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Routes to Karbala packed with pilgrims ahead of Arbaeen
November 9, 2017
Routes to Karbala packed with pilgrims ahead of Arbaeen
The annual congregation of Shia Muslims in commemoration of Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, is reaching its climax, as millions of pilgrims are on the roads lead to the holy…
UN reports sharp increase in attacks on Shia mosques in Afghanistan
November 9, 2017
UN reports sharp increase in attacks on Shia mosques in Afghanistan
The United Nations says civilian casualties in sectarian attacks across Afghanistan, primarily against Shia mosques, have sharply risen over the past two years. The United Nations says civilian casualties in sectarian attacks across Afghanistan, primarily against Shia mosques, have…
UN: Saudi blockade hindering aid delivery to starving Yemenis
November 9, 2017
UN: Saudi blockade hindering aid delivery to starving Yemenis
The United Nations has said that Saudi Arabia’s decision to shut down Yemen’s air, sea and land borders has prevented the UN from sending aid to the war-torn country. The United Nations has said that Saudi Arabia’s decision to…
Mobile dental clinic operates to treat Arbaeen pilgrims
November 9, 2017
Mobile dental clinic operates to treat Arbaeen pilgrims
Within the free services offered to the pilgrims of the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, is a mobile dental clinic. Within the free services offered to the pilgrims of the Arbaeen pilgrimage to Imam Hussein,…
Shias in India hold a commemorational march marking Arbaeen
November 9, 2017
Shias in India hold a commemorational march marking Arbaeen
A large gathering of the Shias of Ahlulbait, peace be upon them, in India held a large march to commemorate the pilgrimage of Arbaeen and the renewal of allegiance with Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. A large gathering…
More than 750 fighters from Ansar al-Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, Brigade participate in securing Arbaeen pilgrimage
November 9, 2017
More than 750 fighters from Ansar al-Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, Brigade participate in securing Arbaeen pilgrimage
A leader of Ansar al-Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, forces said that more than 750 fighters of the force participated in securing the pilgrimage of Arbaeen in the holy city of Karbala. A leader of Ansar al-Imam al-Hussein,…
Orphans of Nigerian martyrs call for unearthing mass graves
November 8, 2017
Orphans of Nigerian martyrs call for unearthing mass graves
Last week thousands of orphaned children of the victims of Zaria Genocide protested in the Nigerian capital, Abuja, asking President Buhari and the Nigerian Government “Where are our parents?” Last week thousands of orphaned children of the victims…
Pakistani pilgrims’ movement problems on Iranian border solved
November 8, 2017
Pakistani pilgrims’ movement problems on Iranian border solved
Movement of the Pakistani Arbaeen pilgrims through Taftan border restored to normal late on Thursday. Movement of the Pakistani Arbaeen pilgrims through Taftan border restored to normal late on Thursday. Movement problems faced by the country’s pilgrims heading for…
Syrian army finds large amount of explosives, chemical weapons in Dayr al-Zawr
November 8, 2017
Syrian army finds large amount of explosives, chemical weapons in Dayr al-Zawr
The Syrian military has found large amounts of chemical weapons and explosive devices while engaged in mop-up operations against Daesh in the country’s eastern city of Dayr al-Zawr. The Syrian military has found large amounts of chemical weapons and…
More than 50 nationalities gather in holy city of Karbala
November 8, 2017
More than 50 nationalities gather in holy city of Karbala
Thousands of pilgrims of more than 50 nationalities from different countries around the world gathered in the holy city of Karbala to take part in the pilgrimage of Arbaeen. Thousands of pilgrims of more than 50 nationalities from different…