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Qatif protesters hold rally to support senior Shia cleric Sheikh al-Nimr
October 26, 2015
Qatif protesters hold rally to support senior Shia cleric Sheikh al-Nimr
overturn the death sentence handed to prominent Shia cleric Sheikh Nimr al-Nimr Upon hearing of the endorsed sentence of Sheikh Nimr, Saudi youth risk their lives by staging a protest in defense of the pro-democracy faith leader in Qatif, Saudi…
Shia Muslims mark Ashura worldwide
October 26, 2015
Shia Muslims mark Ashura worldwide
Shia Muslims marked the Day of Ashura in different countries around the world Commemorated with great religious zeal, Shia Muslims marked the Day of Ashura in different countries around the world. In Mexico, Ashura was marked with great participation…
German actress says Hijab brought me serenity
October 25, 2015
German actress says Hijab brought me serenity
a young German actress has revealed that she felt a strange serenity when she put on hijab for the first time Playing the role of a Muslim student in her latest film, a young German actress has revealed that…
German Police foil attack on refugee shelter
October 25, 2015
German Police foil attack on refugee shelter
The police said that far-right extremists planned to use “highly dangerous explosives” Reflecting growing danger posed by far-right in Germany, police have foiled a far-right attack on refugee shelters in Bavaria, amid increasing violence and threats against refugees. The…
Muslims and Christians mark Ashura in Nigeria
October 25, 2015
Muslims and Christians mark Ashura in Nigeria
Muslims and some of the Christian community in Kaduna Muslims and some of the Christian community in Kaduna, Nigeria commemorated the Day of Ashura. There had been daily mourning sessions, which ended in a large procession on Saturday that…
A Palestinian arrested in Denmark after firing at Ashura mourning ceremony
October 25, 2015
A Palestinian arrested in Denmark after firing at Ashura mourning ceremony
Police in Demark arrested a Palestinian for opening fire at Ashura mourning ceremony Police in Demark arrested a Palestinian for opening fire at Ashura mourning ceremony in Copenhagen on Saturday, according to Nabaa’ News Agency. An informed source told…
Sixteen arrested Malaysian Shias at Ashura mourning ceremony released on bail
October 25, 2015
Sixteen arrested Malaysian Shias at Ashura mourning ceremony released on bail
Sixteen of the Malaysian Shias, who were arrested two days ago at the mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein Sixteen of the Malaysian Shias, who were arrested two days ago at the mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein, peace be upon…
ISIS claims devastating Bangladesh bombings against Shia Muslims
October 25, 2015
ISIS claims devastating Bangladesh bombings against Shia Muslims
The so-called Islamic State terrorists have claimed responsibility for bombings The so-called Islamic State terrorists have claimed responsibility for bombings that targeted Shias in Dhaka, the capital of Bangladesh, on Saturday. The monitor group SITE cited ISIS as saying…
Seven million pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussein
October 25, 2015
Seven million pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussein
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that some seven million Shia pilgrims took part The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that some seven million Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam…
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi asserts the necessity of improving Marjaeya’s level
October 25, 2015
Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi asserts the necessity of improving Marjaeya’s level
Shias who were arrested or tortured for holding mourning ceremonies, pointing out that such devotees of AhlulBait During the annual gathering of Husseini mourners inside the honorable house of the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah…