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Imam Sajjad International Festival to be held in Karbala
October 6, 2016
Imam Sajjad International Festival to be held in Karbala
The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October 26 in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq. The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October…
Syrian Army fends off terrorist raid on southeast Hama
October 5, 2016
Syrian Army fends off terrorist raid on southeast Hama
The Syrian Army, backed by National Defense Forces (NDF), thwarted an overnight offensive launched by Ahrar al-Sham and JabhatFateh Al-Sham (formerly Al-Nusra Front) on Al-Sathiyat (Tall al-Muzayriah), located some 4 km to the southwest of As-Salamiyah city. The…
Pakistan attack: Gunmen open fire at moving bus, kill four Shiite Muslim women
October 5, 2016
Pakistan attack: Gunmen open fire at moving bus, kill four Shiite Muslim women
Gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire on a moving bus in Pakistan and killed four women from the Shiite Muslim minority in an apparent sectarian attack, officials said Tuesday. Gunmen riding a motorcycle opened fire on a moving…
Northern Italian region approves ‘anti-mosque’ laws
October 5, 2016
Northern Italian region approves ‘anti-mosque’ laws
Councilors in the northern Italian region of Liguria approved a set of measures drastically restricting the freedom to build new places of worship. Councilors in the northern Italian region of Liguria approved a set of measures drastically restricting…
Huge crowds of people flock through Iraqi borders heading towards holy Karbala
October 5, 2016
Huge crowds of people flock through Iraqi borders heading towards holy Karbala
As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners are flocking towards the holy city of Karbala. As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners…
Grand Ayatollah Shaikh Safi Gulpaygani: Husseini rituals are the link between Shiites around the world
October 5, 2016
Grand Ayatollah Shaikh Safi Gulpaygani: Husseini rituals are the link between Shiites around the world
The Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Safi Gulpaygani described the Husseini rituals as a link between all Shiites around the world, stressing on the importance of reviving these rituals. The Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Safi Gulpaygani described the Husseini rituals as…
Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation
October 4, 2016
Humanitarian situation worsens as 26 million Yemenis face starvation
The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations (UN) report. The impoverished Arab country of Yemen is now one step closer to famine, according to a United Nations…
Kunduz assault: Afghan forces ‘in control of city’
October 4, 2016
Kunduz assault: Afghan forces ‘in control of city’
Afghan security forces are back in control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz, Nato forces and local police say. Afghan security forces are back in control of the strategic northern city of Kunduz, Nato forces and local…
First annual symposium of “Who is Hussein” in Australia
October 4, 2016
First annual symposium of “Who is Hussein” in Australia
Members of “Who is Hussein” organization have organized the first annual symposium in Adelaide, Australia, coinciding with the commencement of the sorrowful month of Muharram. Members of “Who is Hussein” organization have organized the first annual symposium in Adelaide,…
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines
October 4, 2016
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines
Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. According to the Husseini Processions and Rituals Department, over 170 Husseini gatherings or processions from various parts of…