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Shia Muslims commemorate Tasua – the ninth day of Muharram
November 4, 2014
Shia Muslims commemorate Tasua – the ninth day of Muharram
Shia Muslims in Iraq and many other countries have commemorated Tasua, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram. Tasua services in Iraq are held a day before the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be…
Islamic calligraphy exhibition opened in Washington D.C.
November 3, 2014
Islamic calligraphy exhibition opened in Washington D.C.
A new Islamic calligraphy exhibition, entitled “Love for the Prophet”, has been opened in Washington, D.C. recently. The exhibition is showcasing verses from the Quran, deeds of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and tablets on which the prophet…
At least 24 martyred in Baghdad bomb blasts
November 3, 2014
At least 24 martyred in Baghdad bomb blasts
At least 24 people have been killed and some 50 others wounded as a bomb blast ripped through different Shia neighborhoods of Iraqi capital, Baghdad. An explosion occurred when a truck filled with explosives blew up at a checkpoint…
Ashura mourning ceremonies in Islamic Cultural Center of California
November 3, 2014
Ashura mourning ceremonies in Islamic Cultural Center of California
A multilingual commemoration of Ashura is scheduled on Nov. 3 at the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno in California. The Night of Ashura will be presented in the languages of English, Farsi, Arabic and Urdu. Other Shia Islamic centers…
Global Day of ‘Ali Asghar’ commemorated in various countries of the world
November 3, 2014
Global Day of ‘Ali Asghar’ commemorated in various countries of the world
Hundreds of thousands of Shia Muslims in many countries commemorated the Day of Ali Asghar, the youngest child of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, who was martyred at the plain of Karbala on 8th of Muharram 61AH. In…
Bahraini regime forces attack Shia mourners
November 3, 2014
Bahraini regime forces attack Shia mourners
Bahraini regime forces have attacked Shia mourners commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the third Imam. Security forces targeted the mourners in several villages across the country on Saturday. They destroyed and removed all…
Millions to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
November 3, 2014
Millions to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
The holy city of Karbala is to receive millions of mourners commemorating the tragic event of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Black-clad mourners are flocking to the holy city from across Iraq as well as…
Shia Rights Watch praises Christians and Mandaeans’ stances in Ashura
November 3, 2014
Shia Rights Watch praises Christians and Mandaeans’ stances in Ashura
Shia Rights Watch World Organization praised the humanitarian stances of Iraqi Christians and Mandaeans represented by their participations in Ashura rituals. The Christian and Mandaean communities in the southern Iraqi city of Basra and other various cities in the…
Islamophobia threatens Muslims’ rights in Belgium
November 1, 2014
Islamophobia threatens Muslims’ rights in Belgium
Hundreds of Muslim women have gathered in Brussels to protest Islamophobia and the social exclusion for practicing their religion. Belgium Muslim women cannot work if they were wearing a headscarf according to a new law that bans wearing Hijab…
1st Quran competition for women planned in Russia
November 1, 2014
1st Quran competition for women planned in Russia
The first edition of a Quran memorization and recitation competition for women is planned to be held in Saratov region in Russia. According to reports, the Islamic Center of the city will host the Quranic event on November 2.…