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Karachi demo calls for government’s protection of Shias
October 23, 2016
Karachi demo calls for government’s protection of Shias
Shia Muslims have held a demonstration in Pakistan’s southern city of Karachi, calling on the government to address the situation of pilgrims coming back from Iraq and protect them against attacks in border areas. Shia Muslims have held…
Malaysian authorities detain 35 more Shias Muslim worshipers
October 23, 2016
Malaysian authorities detain 35 more Shias Muslim worshipers
Over 35 Malaysian Shias were arrested while they were reciting Dua Kumayl in Darul Uloom al-Mustafa, Malaysia. Over 35 Malaysian Shias were arrested while they were reciting Dua Kumayl in Darul Uloom al-Mustafa, Malaysia. These Shias Muslims had…
Field investigator detained in Kazan suspected of supporting ISIS
October 23, 2016
Field investigator detained in Kazan suspected of supporting ISIS
A resident of Kazan was arrested on suspicion of supporting the activities of the banned terrorist group ISIS. A resident of Kazan was arrested on suspicion of supporting the activities of the banned terrorist group ISIS. The press…
Global Hussaini Assembly makes efforts to unite liberals under Imam Hussein’s banner
October 23, 2016
Global Hussaini Assembly makes efforts to unite liberals under Imam Hussein’s banner
Based on the commandments of Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, the Global Hussaini Assembly is making efforts to unite liberals under Imam Hussein’s banner. Based on the commandments of Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini…
First major Quran exhibition in US set to open
October 22, 2016
First major Quran exhibition in US set to open
Centuries-old handwritten Qurans from Turkey will be presented this week at the first major Quran exhibition in Washington at the Smithsonian Institution. Centuries-old handwritten Qurans from Turkey will be presented this week at the first major Quran exhibition in…
Four ‘militants’ involved in killing Shias, security officials arrested in Karachi
October 22, 2016
Four ‘militants’ involved in killing Shias, security officials arrested in Karachi
Karachi police’s Counter-Terrorism Department have arrested four militants trained in Afghanistan from the Korangi and Orangi areas of the metropolis. Karachi police’s Counter-Terrorism Department have arrested four militants trained in Afghanistan from the Korangi and Orangi areas of…
‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers distribute water bottles, visit hospitals in Karnataka, India
October 22, 2016
‘Who is Hussain?’ volunteers distribute water bottles, visit hospitals in Karnataka, India
On 17th of Muharram, ‘Who is Hussain?’ – Alipur Chapter, distributed water bottles along with informative leaflets about Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to the public with an intention to raise awareness about the infallible Imam. On…
Myanmar urged to allow passage of aid to Muslim-majority areas
October 22, 2016
Myanmar urged to allow passage of aid to Muslim-majority areas
Humanitarian agencies and rights groups have urged Myanmar to allow the passage of much-needed aid to the restricted Muslim-majority areas they have no access to. Humanitarian agencies and rights groups have urged Myanmar to allow the passage of…
Ayatollah Shirazi’s Public Relations Office organizes street cleaning campaign in holy Karbala
October 22, 2016
Ayatollah Shirazi’s Public Relations Office organizes street cleaning campaign in holy Karbala
Husseini processions in the holy city of Karbala, under the sponsorship of Ayatollah Shirazi public relations office, have organized a street cleaning campaign. Husseini processions in the holy city of Karbala, under the sponsorship of Ayatollah Shirazi public…
More children dying from conflict in Afghanistan
October 20, 2016
More children dying from conflict in Afghanistan
The number of children killed and wounded in Afghanistan’s conflict increased in the first nine months of 2016, compared to the same period last year, the U.N. mission said in a new report released Wednesday. The number of…