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UN Chief Calls for Global Action Against Racism Towards People of African Descent
August 31, 2024
UN Chief Calls for Global Action Against Racism Towards People of African Descent
UN Secretary-General António Guterres has urged global action to combat racism and discrimination against people of African descent, marking the International Day dedicated to the diaspora, UN’s website reported yesterday. He emphasized the need for a second International Decade for…
Tajikistan Bans Corporal Punishment, Protecting 4 Million Children
August 31, 2024
Tajikistan Bans Corporal Punishment, Protecting 4 Million Children
Tajikistan has become the 67th country to ban corporal punishment of children, a landmark legislation welcomed by UNICEF, the organization’s website reported. Effective since June, the law protects the nation’s 4 million children from violent discipline in all settings, including…
Secretariat-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine clarifies statements of Karbala Research Centre’s director
August 31, 2024
Secretariat-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine clarifies statements of Karbala Research Centre’s director
An official source from the Secretariat-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine clarified that the statements made by the Karbala Center for Studies and Research during the Arbaeen Pilgrimage Conference, represent the personal views of the center’s administration and do not…
Imam Hussein Day Celebrated for First Time in Victoria’s Parliament, Australia
August 30, 2024
Imam Hussein Day Celebrated for First Time in Victoria’s Parliament, Australia
In a historic event, Imam Hussein Day was celebrated for the first time in the Victorian Parliament of Australia, thanks to the efforts of Syed Abulqasim Razavi. This initiative, led by Syed Abulqasim Razavi, the President of the Council of…
Turkey: 200 children honored upon completing Holy Quran memorization
August 30, 2024
Turkey: 200 children honored upon completing Holy Quran memorization
The Turkish city of Sivas recently organized a joyful ceremony for young children who completed taking courses on memorization of the Holy Qur’anic held during the summer break. The city’s mayor distributed gifts to the participants during the event. According…
President of Imam Hussein Media Group receives head of PRs of Shia Satellite Channels and Radios Union
August 30, 2024
President of Imam Hussein Media Group receives head of PRs of Shia Satellite Channels and Radios Union
The General Supervisor of Imam Hussain Media Group, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimin Sheikh Mustafa Al-Mohammadi, received the Public Relations Officer of the Union of Shia Satellite Channels and Radios affiliated with the Marja’iyya in Holy Najaf, Sayyid Zaid Al-Gharabi Al-Husseini, at…
Syria: Al-Rasul Al-Azam Mosque organizes mourning gathering to commemorate Holy Arbaeen
August 30, 2024
Syria: Al-Rasul Al-Azam Mosque organizes mourning gathering to commemorate Holy Arbaeen
A large gathering of Shia Muslims in Syria commemorated the Holy Arbaeen of of Imam Hussain, his family, and honourable companions, peace be upon them, in an atmosphere of sorrow and grief. The al-Rasul al-Azam Mosque in the Syrian city…
Bangladesh: Shia and Sunni Muslims come together to commemorate Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 30, 2024
Bangladesh: Shia and Sunni Muslims come together to commemorate Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage
In the city of Khulna, Bangladesh, an extraordinary event occurred during the commemoration of Holy Arbaeen, an event that marks 40 days after the painful martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Sunni Muslims joined Shia Muslims in large…
Canada: Shia Muslims hold Husseini procession to honour Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussein
August 30, 2024
Canada: Shia Muslims hold Husseini procession to honour Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussein
The city of Markham, in the Canadian province of Ontario, hosted a mourning procession in commemoration of the Holy Arba’een anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The event was organized by the Imam Hussain Mosque and Foundation in…
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation concludes its service projects for Holy Arba’een
August 30, 2024
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation concludes its service projects for Holy Arba’een
The Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussain Foundation for Relief and Development, one of the centres affiliated with the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, announced the completion of all its service projects carried out during this year’s Arbaeen Pilgrimage (1446 AH). The…