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US-led coalition airstrike level an ISIS bomb factory near the terror group’s most important Iraqi stronghold
October 9, 2016
US-led coalition airstrike level an ISIS bomb factory near the terror group’s most important Iraqi stronghold
US-led coalition airstrikes continued to hit ISIS positions in northern Iraq, as ground forces move closer to the terror group’s main Iraqi stronghold in Mosul, the largest city the group still controls in the country. US-led coalition airstrikes…
Attack on mourners in Yemen kills more than 140, say local health officials
October 9, 2016
Attack on mourners in Yemen kills more than 140, say local health officials
Saudi-led warplanes struck mourning rituals at a community hall in the Yemeni capital Sanaa, the country’s Houthi-run administration said on Saturday, but the coalition denied any role in the attack. Saudi-led warplanes struck mourning rituals at a community…
New book titled “Introduction to Religious Authorities’ Rulings in Husseini Rituals”
October 9, 2016
New book titled “Introduction to Religious Authorities’ Rulings in Husseini Rituals”
“Religious Authorities’ Rulings in Husseini Rituals” is one of the books that reveal the stature of the Husseini rituals. “Religious Authorities’ Rulings in Husseini Rituals” is one of the books that reveal the stature of the Husseini rituals.…
Karbala’s holy shrines announce their readiness to receive Ashura Pilgrimage
October 9, 2016
Karbala’s holy shrines announce their readiness to receive Ashura Pilgrimage
The general secretariats of Imam Hussein and his brother al-Abbas, peace be upon them, have announced their readiness to receive the commemorating rituals of Imam Hussein, on his martyrdom anniversary, Ashura. The general secretariats of Imam Hussein and…
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…