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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…

WHO Warns of Rising Childhood Obesity, Urges Schools to Take Immediate Action —————————————————– The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a rapid global increase in overweight and obesity rates among children, describing the trend as a growing public health…

Large Quranic Gathering Held in Herat to Mark the Birth Anniversary of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him) ————————————- A large Quranic gathering was held in the Afghan city of Herat to commemorate the blessed night of mid-Sha‘ban, marking the…

Three Nights of Sha‘ban Celebrations Held at Imam Sadiq Center in Denmark as Shia Communities Mark Holy Birth Anniversaries —————————————- The Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) Center, a religious and cultural institution affiliated with the Marjai’yya, concluded three consecutive…