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The Bahraini security authorities summoned a number of Shia religious scholars, accusing them of holding the Eid al-Adha prayer.The sources indicated that the authorities decided to arrest the cleric, Sayyed Hashem al-Wadaei, in the center of Hamad Town, Roundabout 17,…

Saudi Arabia announced the return of Umrah for pilgrims from outside the Kingdom, starting from the first day of Muharram, corresponding to August 10.A member of the National Committee for Hajj and Umrah, Hani Ali, said in a statement that…

The United Nations warned on Friday that more than four million people in Lebanon, including one million refugees, are in risk of losing access to safe water as shortages of funding, fuel and supplies affect water pumping.“UNICEF estimates that most…

Casualties among Afghan civilians increased by 47% during the first half of this year, according to a UN report.A United Nations report published on Monday indicated that the civilian casualties due to the conflict in Afghanistan increased by 47% during…

The Bahraini prisoner, Hassan Abdul Nabi Mansour, was martyred in Salmaniya Hospital after suffering a health setback as a result of complications from diabetes.According to press sources, Mansour was sentenced to three months in prison, but was not included in…

The Ministry of Interior in Afghanistan announced that 35 Taliban terrorists were killed as a result of operations launched by Afghan government forces in Helmand province in the south of the country.A statement by the ministry, posted on its Twitter…

Turkey has warned of the widening marginalization of Muslims in France due to the laws and procedures of the French government that target Muslims in the country.“France claims to be based on the principles of freedom, equality and brotherhood, but…

Foundations and centers affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Iran, Iraq and other countries of the world continue their humanitarian work to support the underprivileged families and extend a helping hand to them.According to a statement by the official…

Imam Ali Holy Shrine placed the special Eid al-Ghadir banner atop the Holy Shrine, as part of an annual tradition and in special ceremonies in order to welcome the Greatest Eid on the eighteenth of the month of Dhul-Hijjah.The banner,…

Afghan authorities on Saturday imposed a night-time curfew across 31 of the country’s 34 provinces to curb surging violence unleashed by a sweeping Taliban offensive in recent months, the interior ministry said.The widespread Taliban assault has seen the insurgents capture…