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Grand Marja: Al-Ghadir is not just a historical event but a culture of humanity
June 20, 2024
Grand Marja: Al-Ghadir is not just a historical event but a culture of humanity
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized on Wednesday that the great day of Ghadir is not just a historical event or merely an incident, but rather a culture of humanity without which a person cannot truly…
UN chief calls for serious actions to completely eradicate hate speech
June 20, 2024
UN chief calls for serious actions to completely eradicate hate speech
On the International Day for Countering Hate Speech, observed on June 18, the United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres stated that “hate speech has no place, and we must all work to completely eradicate it.” Guterres affirmed that hate speech is…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine prepares 40,000 Ya Hussein flags to raise on Ashura in London
June 20, 2024
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine prepares 40,000 Ya Hussein flags to raise on Ashura in London
The Secretariat-General of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the preparation of 40,000 flags bearing the name of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, to parade through the streets of London in commemoration of the tragic Battle of Karbala. Alaa…
“Who is Hussein” charity distributes 250 meal packages in India’s Shimoga city
June 20, 2024
“Who is Hussein” charity distributes 250 meal packages in India’s Shimoga city
The UK-based “Who is Hussain?” charity has carried out a humanitarian campaign to distribute food packs to needy people in the Indian city of Shimoga. According to a statement on its official Facebook account, the charity said that “Our amazing…
Los Angeles Board of Education bans use of phones, social media platforms during school day
June 20, 2024
Los Angeles Board of Education bans use of phones, social media platforms during school day
The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) board has approved a ban on cellphone and social media use for over 429,000 students during the school day, USA TODAY reported yesterday. This decision, passed with a 5-2 vote, mandates the creation…
Climate change could render groundwater undrinkable by 2100, experts warn
June 20, 2024
Climate change could render groundwater undrinkable by 2100, experts warn
Experts have warned that climate change could make groundwater undrinkable by 2100 due to rising temperatures. Susanne Bentz from the Institute of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing at the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) explained in a press release that this…
Lebanese Authorities Threaten to Implement Plan B for Syrian Refugees Amid UNHCR Data Delays
June 20, 2024
Lebanese Authorities Threaten to Implement Plan B for Syrian Refugees Amid UNHCR Data Delays
In a cabinet meeting, Lebanon’s General Security Director-General Elias al-Baysari warned that the government will implement a new plan to address the Syrian refugee crisis if the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) continues to delay providing comprehensive data…
Kashmir: 2 militants killed, security personnel injured during exchange of fire in Baramulla
June 20, 2024
Kashmir: 2 militants killed, security personnel injured during exchange of fire in Baramulla
In a counterterrorism operation in Baramulla, Jammu and Kashmir, security forces engaged in a gunfight with militants, resulting in the killing of two insurgents and the injury of two security personnel, Muslim Mirror published yesterday. The clash occurred during a…
Hundreds of Muslim Pilgrims Die During Haj Amid Extreme Heat
June 20, 2024
Hundreds of Muslim Pilgrims Die During Haj Amid Extreme Heat
Hundreds of deaths have been reported among the Muslim pilgrims performing the annual Haj rites in Holy Mecca, Reuters reported citing its own sources of diplomats and officials. At least 550 people have died so far, with the majority being…
Cholera Outbreak in Afghanistan: WHO Reports 25 Deaths
June 20, 2024
Cholera Outbreak in Afghanistan: WHO Reports 25 Deaths
The World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm on a cholera outbreak in Afghanistan, Amu TV reported yesterday. According to the source, from January to May, the country recorded over 46,000 cases, with a 54% monthly increase. Tragically, 25…