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Tens of millions of Shias from over 60 countries converge on Karbala for Arbaeen
December 2, 2015
Tens of millions of Shias from over 60 countries converge on Karbala for Arbaeen
Shia Muslims from more than 60 countries are arriving in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala Tens of millions of Shia Muslims from more than 60 countries are arriving in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to take part…
Muslims march for martyrdom of Imam Hussein and peace in Idaho
December 1, 2015
Muslims march for martyrdom of Imam Hussein and peace in Idaho
Hundreds of people marched to an Islamic Center in Boise Hundreds of people marched to an Islamic Center in Boise in an annual ritual that had added meaning this year. Organizers say after the recent terror attacks in Paris…
One million, including Christian cleric, commemorate Arbaeen in Nigeria
December 1, 2015
One million, including Christian cleric, commemorate Arbaeen in Nigeria
people participated in Arbaeen procession held in Nigeria from Kaduna city About one million people participated in Arbaeen procession held in Nigeria from Kaduna city to Husainiyya Baqiyyatullah, Zaria city, on Monday. The procession, which started from Kano State…
Western media turns a blind eye on Arbaeen Pilgrimage
December 1, 2015
Western media turns a blind eye on Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Human Rights Committee of Iraqi parliament confirmed plans Human Rights Committee of Iraqi parliament confirmed plans to get the massive march of Shia pilgrims on Arbaeen written on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Habib al-Turfi, a member of the committee,…
Mourners flock to Karbala amid heightened security
December 1, 2015
Mourners flock to Karbala amid heightened security
60 different countries are descending on the holy city of Karbala in central Iraq Pilgrims from more than 60 different countries are descending on the holy city of Karbala in central Iraq, where they intend to mark Arba’een, the…
Grand Ayatollah Bashir Najafi participates in Arbaeen march
December 1, 2015
Grand Ayatollah Bashir Najafi participates in Arbaeen march
Bashir Najafi took part in the great march of pilgrims Grand Ayatollah Bashir Najafi took part in the great march of pilgrims towards Karbala to mark Arbaeen. According to reports, the grand religious scholar is among many religious, cultural,…
Polish Muslims rally against racism and terrorism
November 30, 2015
Polish Muslims rally against racism and terrorism
Hundreds of people protested in the Polish city of Poznan Hundreds of people protested in the Polish city of Poznan against terrorism and racism, in one of the first such demonstrations called by Muslim leaders in the overwhelmingly Catholic…
Sydney Muslims experience discrimination
November 30, 2015
Sydney Muslims experience discrimination
Muslims in Sydney experience discrimination at three times the rate Muslims in Sydney experience discrimination at three times the rate of other Australians, but most believe relations between Muslims and non-Muslims are friendly, a study has found. Almost 600…
Shia community of Bangladesh passing days in fear after recent terrorist attack
November 30, 2015
Shia community of Bangladesh passing days in fear after recent terrorist attack
Shia Muslim community across Bangladesh are suffering from a great sense of insecurity Members of the minority Shia Muslim community across Bangladesh are suffering from a great sense of insecurity following the attacks on Hussaini Dalan in the capital…
Egyptian Ministry of Endowments bans Shias from practicing Arbaeen rituals
November 30, 2015
Egyptian Ministry of Endowments bans Shias from practicing Arbaeen rituals
The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments plans to launch an investigation The Egyptian Ministry of Endowments plans to launch an investigation with some Egyptian satellite channels for broadcasting what they called “Shia celebration on the occasion of Arbaeen,” Arab…