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Floor of al-Abbas Holy Shrine covered with art piece
July 31, 2018
Floor of al-Abbas Holy Shrine covered with art piece
An art piece designed with rare alabaster was laid on the floor of the Holy Shrine of al-Abbas, peace be upon him, in a record time on an area of 1000 square meters divided equally between men and women. …
Ongoing works in al-Rasool al-Atham Courtyard
July 31, 2018
Ongoing works in al-Rasool al-Atham Courtyard
In cooperation with Iraqi Holy Shrines’ Renovation and Construction Committee, the engineering and technical staffs in Imam Ali Holy Shrine are continuing their works to complete al-Rasool al-Atham Courtyard. In cooperation with Iraqi Holy Shrines’ Renovation and Construction…
Over 1,200 refugees to return to Syria from Lebanon
July 29, 2018
Over 1,200 refugees to return to Syria from Lebanon
Up to 1,200 Syrian refugees were set to return to Syria, yesterday, from eastern Lebanon, a government report stated this morning. Up to 1,200 Syrian refugees were set to return to Syria, yesterday, from eastern Lebanon, a government…
Civilian killed, another injured in attack against mosque near Baghdad
July 29, 2018
Civilian killed, another injured in attack against mosque near Baghdad
Two civilians were killed and injured as an armed attack targeted a mosque north of Baghdad, a police source said on Friday. Two civilians were killed and injured as an armed attack targeted a mosque north of Baghdad,…
Advancement in Eleqeeleh Zaineb Shrine project still underway
July 29, 2018
Advancement in Eleqeeleh Zaineb Shrine project still underway
On a scale of a 24/7 work schedule, the excavation of the Eleqeeleh Zaineb Shrine project has reached 60% so far. On a scale of a 24/7 work schedule, the excavation of the Eleqeeleh Zaineb Shrine project has…
Faculty of Islamic Sciences coming soon in Karbala
July 29, 2018
Faculty of Islamic Sciences coming soon in Karbala
Warith al-Anbiya University of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine intends to open a faculty of Islamic sciences. Warith al-Anbiya University of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine intends to open a faculty of Islamic sciences. According to the university media, a…
Founder of Jannatul Baqie Husseiniya dies in Lucknow, India
July 29, 2018
Founder of Jannatul Baqie Husseiniya dies in Lucknow, India
The founder of Jannatul Baqie Husseiniya, Sayyed Nazer son of Sayyed Kazimi, died in the Indian city of Lucknow due to health deterioration. The founder of Jannatul Baqie Husseiniya, Sayyed Nazer son of Sayyed Kazimi, died in the Indian…
Militants attack midwife training center in Jalalabad
July 28, 2018
Militants attack midwife training center in Jalalabad
Several people have been injured after gunmen stormed a midwife training center in the eastern Afghan city of Jalalabad on Saturday. Several people have been injured after gunmen stormed a midwife training center in the eastern Afghan city…
Kaduna state soldiers shot 4 mourners in Zaria
July 28, 2018
Kaduna state soldiers shot 4 mourners in Zaria
A combined team of soldiers and police on the orders of Governor El-Rufa’i opened fire on Shia Muslims in Zaria, Nigeria, while peacefully mourning the tragic killings of 34 people by the military under the Jonathan’s administration in 2014, injuring…
HRW asks Bahrain’s Al Khalifah regime to restore citizenship to 100s of nationals
July 28, 2018
HRW asks Bahrain’s Al Khalifah regime to restore citizenship to 100s of nationals
Human Rights Watch has called on Bahraini authorities to restore citizenship to hundreds of nationals, whom have been affected by executive orders or court decisions as the ruling Al Khalifah regime pushes ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown on pro-democracy campaigners,…