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Chairperson of Shia Endowment denies rumor of forbidding the self-flagellation rituals by Grand AyatollahSistani
October 9, 2016
Chairperson of Shia Endowment denies rumor of forbidding the self-flagellation rituals by Grand AyatollahSistani
Iraq’s Shia Endowment Chairperson Seyyed Alaa al-Musawi has denied the news of forbiddance of the self- flagellation rituals for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, by Grand Ayatollah Sistani. Iraq’s Shia Endowment Chairperson Seyyed Alaa al-Musawi has denied the…
Norway seeks ban on burqas in the classroom
October 6, 2016
Norway seeks ban on burqas in the classroom
Norway’s right-wing government on Wednesday announced plans to ban the full-face Islamic veil from classrooms and university lecture halls. Norway’s right-wing government on Wednesday announced plans to ban the full-face Islamic veil from classrooms and university lecture halls.…
UN: Yemenis need urgent aid
October 6, 2016
UN: Yemenis need urgent aid
The U.N.’s humanitarian chief says civilians in Yemen need urgent protection and more humanitarian aid. The U.N.’s humanitarian chief says civilians in Yemen need urgent protection and more humanitarian aid. Speaking in Sana’a on Tuesday, Stephen O’Brien said…
Bangladeshi Ambassador to Iraq: Imam Ali is the caretaker of humankind
October 6, 2016
Bangladeshi Ambassador to Iraq: Imam Ali is the caretaker of humankind
The Bangladeshi ambassador to Iraq Abu MaqsoudFarhad and his accompanying delegation have visited the Imam Ali Holy Shrine in their first ever visit to Iraq’s holy shrines. The Bangladeshi ambassador to Iraq Abu MaqsoudFarhad and his accompanying delegation…
New book titled“Husseini Rituals and its Role in Preserving the Shia Identity”
October 6, 2016
New book titled“Husseini Rituals and its Role in Preserving the Shia Identity”
A new book under the title of “Husseini Rituals and its Role in Preserving the Shia Identity” is considered among the essential books that highlight the importance of the rituals of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. A…
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…