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Amerli Museum to be constructed to depict the heroic stances of Amerli district
January 14, 2015
Amerli Museum to be constructed to depict the heroic stances of Amerli district
Sheikh Fahim al-Ibrahimi, head of the Religious Teachings Unit of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, said that a museum for Amerli district will be constructed by the Imam Hussein Holy shrine to depict the heroic stances of this predominantly Shia…
Culture of Jihad and Resistance in Shiism, a new book release by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
January 14, 2015
Culture of Jihad and Resistance in Shiism, a new book release by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
The Studies and Researches Unit, affiliated to the Religious Affairs Department of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has released a new book about Jihad from a moderate religious perspective. The Studies and Researches Unit, affiliated to the Religious Affairs Department…
Bahraini regime attacks protesters in different parts of Bahrain
January 13, 2015
Bahraini regime attacks protesters in different parts of Bahrain
Bahraini regime forces have once again attacked anti-regime protesters in the northern island of Sitra. Bahraini regime forces have once again attacked anti-regime protesters in the northern island of Sitra. Police fired tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Similar protest…
Mosque attacked in Germany for the second time
January 13, 2015
Mosque attacked in Germany for the second time
Some Islamophobic writings were made on the walls of the mosque, including phrases that said, “Germany belongs to Germans.” Abusive words were also used that said Muslim culture didn’t belong in Germany. Some Islamophobic writings were made on the walls…
Car explosion targeting 12 Shia volunteers in northern Baghdad
January 13, 2015
Car explosion targeting 12 Shia volunteers in northern Baghdad
At least 12 people have been martyred in a car bomb explosion targeting Shia volunteers in a town north of the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad. At least 12 people have been martyred in a car bomb explosion targeting Shia…
Piece of Kaaba’s cover (kiswa) on display
January 13, 2015
Piece of Kaaba’s cover (kiswa) on display
A piece of Kiswa or (veil) covering Kaaba in Mecca has been put on display at the Museum of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Karbala. A piece of Kiswa or (veil) covering Kaaba in…
Quran recitation session held at Imam Ali Holy Shrine
January 13, 2015
Quran recitation session held at Imam Ali Holy Shrine
A Quran recitation session was held at ‘Imraan bin Shaheen Mosque of Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf. A Quran recitation session was held at ‘Imraan bin Shaheen Mosque of Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Najaf. According to Abdul Hadi…
Diabetes is a growing and lethal problem, especially among Middle East countries
January 12, 2015
Diabetes is a growing and lethal problem, especially among Middle East countries
The number of sufferers of diabetes almost doubled over the past decade, and today afflicts 382 million. Much of that increase occurred in the Middle East. The number of sufferers of diabetes almost doubled over the past decade, and today…
“Nabawi Hadiths” Exhibition planned (Moscow – Russia)
January 12, 2015
“Nabawi Hadiths” Exhibition planned (Moscow – Russia)
An exhibition of calligraphy featuring Hadiths of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his progeny, is planned to begin in Moscow on January 14. An exhibition of calligraphy featuring Hadiths of the Holy Prophet, peace be upon him…
Saudi cleric’s snowman verdict causes controversy
January 12, 2015
Saudi cleric’s snowman verdict causes controversy
A Saudi cleric has whipped up controversy by issuing a religious ruling forbidding the building of snowmen, describing them as anti-Islamic. A Saudi cleric has whipped up controversy by issuing a religious ruling forbidding the building of snowmen, describing them…