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Magnitude 7.1 Earthquake Hits Southern Japan, Causing Death Fears and Major Damage ——————————————- A magnitude 7.1 earthquake struck Japan’s southern Kumamoto Prefecture, causing widespread damage, power outages and injuries, with several people feared dead after an explosion and building collapse…

Najaf Governor Launches Comprehensive Arbaeen Plan with Full Mobilization of Security and Service Departments ———————————— Najaf Governor Yousif Ganawi has announced the implementation of the comprehensive security and service plan for the Arbaeen pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon…

Multilingual Translators Support Arbaeen Pilgrims at Imam Ali Holy Shrine —————————————- The Foreign Affairs Unit of the Public Relations Department at the Imam Ali Holy Shrine continues providing translation and field assistance services for pilgrims participating in the Arbaeen pilgrimage…

Karbala Registers More Than 15,800 Hussaini Service Processions Ahead of Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————————– The Karbala Police Command announced that 15,817 Hussaini service processions have been registered as of the 10th day of Safar to participate in providing services for pilgrims…

Over 2,500 Volunteers Provide Medical Support to Arbaeen Pilgrims on Najaf–Karbala Route ————————————– More than 2,500 medical volunteers have been mobilized to provide healthcare services for pilgrims walking from Najaf to Karbala during the Arbaeen pilgrimage, with dozens of medical…

Afghans Report Alleged Black Market for Iranian Arbaeen Visas in Mazar-i-Sharif ————————————- Residents of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan, have reported that intermediaries are allegedly charging large sums of money to arrange Iranian visas for Arbaeen pilgrims, despite official announcements that eligible Afghan…

Over 70 Mosque Attacks Reported in England Over 12 Months, Raising Concerns Over Anti-Muslim Hate ——————————————– More than 70 attacks targeting mosques across England have been recorded over the past year, according to new data from the British Muslims Trust…

Scotland Introduces Halal Student Accommodation Option for Muslim Students —————————— A new student housing initiative has been introduced in Dundee, Scotland, to address the needs of Muslim students by providing accommodation designed to respect halal dietary practices and cultural preferences.…

Pakistan Monsoon Floods Death Toll Rises Above 100 as Authorities Warn of More Rain ——————————- At least 107 people have died and hundreds more have been injured in Pakistan due to heavy monsoon rains and flooding since late June, authorities…

Media Coordination Committee Meets in Karbala to Facilitate Journalists’ Work, Enhance Arbaeen Coverage ———————————- Organizing and coordinating media activities during major pilgrimage events plays a key role in conveying the spiritual and global message of Ashura to audiences around the…