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Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces expansion project updates
June 20, 2017
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces expansion project updates
The official website of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced new updates regarding the expansion project of the area around the holy grille. The official website of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced new updates regarding the expansion project…
ISIS holding 100,000 civilians as ‘human shields’ in Mosul, UN says
June 18, 2017
ISIS holding 100,000 civilians as ‘human shields’ in Mosul, UN says
The UN said Friday that ISIS terrorist group may be holding more than 100,000 Iraqi civilians as human shields in the Old City of Mosul. The UN said Friday that ISIS terrorist group may be holding more than 100,000…
Mass Bahrain terror trial sees 26 lose their citizenship
June 18, 2017
Mass Bahrain terror trial sees 26 lose their citizenship
Activists and state-aligned media reported a judge handed down the verdict Thursday, saying 18 defendants received life sentences, while the other eight received 15-year sentences. Activists and state-aligned media reported a judge handed down the verdict Thursday, saying 18…
University of Washington holds after-sunset finals for Muslims fasting during Ramadan
June 18, 2017
University of Washington holds after-sunset finals for Muslims fasting during Ramadan
Finals at University of Washington have occurred during the holy month of Ramadan, when Muslims fast during the day. Some professors at the Bothell campus are keeping their doors open until midnight to allow students who fast to do their…
Suicide bomber strikes outside Shia mosque in Afghan capital
June 18, 2017
Suicide bomber strikes outside Shia mosque in Afghan capital
Two people have been killed and at least five injured in a terrorist attack on a Shia mosque in Kabul, the Afghan Interior Ministry reports. Two people have been killed and at least five injured in a terrorist attack…
Millions of Ahlulbayt followers commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali
June 18, 2017
Millions of Ahlulbayt followers commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali
Millions of Ahlulbayt followers have commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in his holy shrine in the holy city of Najaf. Millions of Ahlulbayt followers have commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace…
Newly converted Muslims in Britain breakfast at mosques
June 15, 2017
Newly converted Muslims in Britain breakfast at mosques
The long hours without food and water can be a challenge for the converts fasting for the first time in Ramadan, but the holy month provides a chance for them to engage more with the Muslim community. The long…
Young Pakistani Shia activist sentenced to death for being anti-Wahhabi
June 15, 2017
Young Pakistani Shia activist sentenced to death for being anti-Wahhabi
An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has handed down death sentence to a Shia Muslim activist who allegedly committed blasphemy by posting anti-Wahhabi and Saudi contents on social media. An anti-terrorism court in Pakistan has handed down death sentence to…
Save the Children: Cholera infects one Yemeni kid every minute
June 15, 2017
Save the Children: Cholera infects one Yemeni kid every minute
Save the Children has voiced alarm over the raging spread of the cholera epidemic in war-torn Yemen, saying one child becomes infected every minute. Save the Children has voiced alarm over the raging spread of the cholera epidemic in…
Shia area of Awamiyah targeted by Saudi forces
June 15, 2017
Shia area of Awamiyah targeted by Saudi forces
Saudi forces continued raids on residents of al-Awamiyah in the kingdom’s Eastern Province with different types of ammunitions against the defenseless people. Saudi forces continued raids on residents of al-Awamiyah in the kingdom’s Eastern Province with different types of…