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HRW urges investigation into Kirkuk airstrike
October 24, 2016
HRW urges investigation into Kirkuk airstrike
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called for an investigation into a recent airstrike that targeted a Shia congregation in Iraq’s province of Kirkuk, which claimed the lives of over a dozen civilians. Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called…
Ayatollah al-Hakim calls on all believers to benefit from Ahl al-Bayt’s teachings and heritage
October 24, 2016
Ayatollah al-Hakim calls on all believers to benefit from Ahl al-Bayt’s teachings and heritage
Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Muhammad Saeed al-Hakim, may Allah prolong his life, calls on the youth and university students in particular, to benefit from the teachings and biography of the Ahl al-bayt, peace be upon them. Grand Ayatollah Sayyed…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine holds Arbaeen Pilgrimage Media Conference
October 24, 2016
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine holds Arbaeen Pilgrimage Media Conference
Preparing for the massive Arbaeen pilgrimage, the General Secretariat of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has organized Arbaeen Pilgrimage Media Conference in presence of many religious figures and managers of media organizations and Shia channels. Preparing for the massive…
Terrorists block civilians from leaving east Aleppo: Syria
October 23, 2016
Terrorists block civilians from leaving east Aleppo: Syria
Syria’s UN envoy says al-Qaeda-linked terrorists are preventing civilians from leaving the areas they control in the northwestern city of Aleppo. Syria’s UN envoy says al-Qaeda-linked terrorists are preventing civilians from leaving the areas they control in the…
Karachi demo calls for government’s protection of Shias
October 23, 2016
Karachi demo calls for government’s protection of Shias
Shia Muslims have held a demonstration in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi, calling on the government to address the situation of pilgrims coming back from Iraq and protect them against attacks in border areas. Shia Muslims have held…
Malaysian authorities detain 35 more Shias Muslim worshipers
October 23, 2016
Malaysian authorities detain 35 more Shias Muslim worshipers
Over 35 Malaysian Shias were arrested while they were reciting Dua Kumayl in Darul Uloom al-Mustafa, Malaysia. Over 35 Malaysian Shias were arrested while they were reciting Dua Kumayl in Darul Uloom al-Mustafa, Malaysia. These Shias Muslims had…
Field investigator detained in Kazan suspected of supporting ISIS
October 23, 2016
Field investigator detained in Kazan suspected of supporting ISIS
A resident of Kazan was arrested on suspicion of supporting the activities of the banned terrorist group ISIS. A resident of Kazan was arrested on suspicion of supporting the activities of the banned terrorist group ISIS. The press…
Global Hussaini Assembly makes efforts to unite liberals under Imam Hussein’s banner
October 23, 2016
Global Hussaini Assembly makes efforts to unite liberals under Imam Hussein’s banner
Based on the commandments of Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, the Global Hussaini Assembly is making efforts to unite liberals under Imam Hussein’s banner. Based on the commandments of Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini…
First major Quran exhibition in US set to open
October 22, 2016
First major Quran exhibition in US set to open
Centuries-old handwritten Qurans from Turkey will be presented this week at the first major Quran exhibition in Washington at the Smithsonian Institution. Centuries-old handwritten Qurans from Turkey will be presented this week at the first major Quran exhibition in…
Four ‘militants’ involved in killing Shias, security officials arrested in Karachi
October 22, 2016
Four ‘militants’ involved in killing Shias, security officials arrested in Karachi
Karachi police’s Counter-Terrorism Department have arrested four militants trained in Afghanistan from the Korangi and Orangi areas of the metropolis. Karachi police’s Counter-Terrorism Department have arrested four militants trained in Afghanistan from the Korangi and Orangi areas of…