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Islamic Relief USA Organizes Large-Scale Food Distribution in Virginia ——————————– Islamic Relief USA conducted a large charitable initiative in the US state of Virginia aimed at supporting families in need, during which tens of thousands of meals were prepared and…

Concerns Grow Over Systematic Removal of Shiite Academics from Afghan Universities ———————————- Growing concern has emerged over what observers describe as the systematic sidelining of university professors in Afghanistan, particularly Shiite academics, amid continued restructuring of higher education under Taliban…

Returning Shiite Migrants in Afghanistan Face Organized Violence from Taliban and ISKP, Reports Say ——————————————— Returning Shiite migrants to Afghanistan have increasingly become targets of organized violence by the Taliban and the Islamic State Khorasan Province (ISKP), according to recent…

Global Commemorations Mark Birth Anniversary of Imam al-Mahdi Across Madagascar and Sweden ————————————— Devotees worldwide have celebrated the birth anniversary of the Awaited Savior, Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him), with specialized ceremonies hosted by centers affiliated with Grand Ayatollah…

Groundbreaking Laid for Al‑Muhsin bin Ali School in Kenya Amid Growing Community Needs ————————————— A new Shia religious school project began this week in the Kenyan city of Nyamira, where organizers laid the groundwork for a school aimed at serving…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Affirms Inevitability of Imam Mahdi’s Reappearance (peace be upon him) —————————– During his daily scholarly session on Tuesday, 14th of Sha‘ban 1447 AH, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husayni Shirazi addressed theological and jurisprudential questions from attendees, including…

Afghan Shia Youth Group Condemns Taliban Removal of Mid-Sha‘ban Flags ——————————– The Afghan Shia Youth Assembly has strongly condemned the Taliban’s actions to remove flags and other religious symbols associated with Mid-Sha‘ban celebrations, calling the measures a clear violation of…

Al-Sahla Mosque Launches 19th Annual “Baqiyat Allah Cultural Festival” with Large Public Turnout ——————————————— The Secretariat of the Grand Al-Sahla Mosque in Kufa inaugurated the 19th edition of the annual “Baqiyat Allah Cultural Festival” on Tuesday, February 3, coinciding with…

Shiite Communities Commemorate 13th Anniversary of the Killing of Sheikh Hassan Shehata ———————————— Shiite Muslims marked the 13th anniversary of the killing of Islamic preacher Sheikh Hassan Shehata, recalling his religious activism and public positions, as well as ongoing concerns…

Austrian Expert Warns School Headscarf Ban May Violate Privacy Rights ———————————————– Austrian human rights expert Manfred Nowak has warned that banning the wearing of headscarves for girls under the age of 14 in schools could constitute a violation of the…