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CNN Arabic covers sacred rituals of Holy Ashura (2024)
July 25, 2024
CNN Arabic covers sacred rituals of Holy Ashura (2024)
The CNN Arabic news network has published Images of the Holy Ashura commemoration ceremonies and the scared rituals of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Under the title “From Turkey to Kuwait and Iraq – Shia Images and the Observance…
Holy Karbala Government expects arrival of 25M pilgrims during Holy Arbaeen
July 24, 2024
Holy Karbala Government expects arrival of 25M pilgrims during Holy Arbaeen
The Local Government of Holy Karbala has taken early measures in preparation for the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, expecting the arrival of 25 million pilgrims to the city to commemorate this significant occasion. In…
At least 18 people dead in plane crash in Nepal
July 24, 2024
At least 18 people dead in plane crash in Nepal
At least 18 people died when a small plane crashed and caught fire during takeoff from Nepal’s capital, Kathmandu, on Wednesday, according to news reports citing local officials. Officials confirmed to media outlets that the plane, which had two crew…
Nine dead, 4 missing after fishing vessel capsizes off Falkland Islands
July 24, 2024
Nine dead, 4 missing after fishing vessel capsizes off Falkland Islands
Nine people are dead and four missing after a fishing boat capsized in the South Atlantic about 200 nautical miles off the coast of the Falkland Islands, according to The Independent. Emergency teams were still searching for the missing in the turbulent waters late on Tuesday…
Archeologists discover 3,500-year-old tablet in Turkey’s coastal Hatay
July 24, 2024
Archeologists discover 3,500-year-old tablet in Turkey’s coastal Hatay
A 3,500-year-old tablet was discovered during an excavation in Hatay, a coastal city in Türkiye’s Mediterranean region, the Turkish Culture and Tourism said on Tuesday, Anadolu Agency reported. Mehmet Akif Ersoy announced that the tablet was unearthed at Accana Hoyuk,…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges Shias to expand Husseini Majalis worldwide
July 24, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges Shias to expand Husseini Majalis worldwide
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, called for the expansion of Husayni mourning gatherings (majalis) around the world and urged people to compete in serving Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Grand Marja…
Freemuslim Association deplores France’s decision to ban hijab during Paris Olympics
July 24, 2024
Freemuslim Association deplores France’s decision to ban hijab during Paris Olympics
The Freemuslim Association, an anti-violence organization, has strongly condemned the decision by the French Minister of Sports to ban the wearing of the hijab by French athletes participating in the Paris 2024 Olympics, stating that this discriminatory measure represents a…
Sri Lanka Apologizes to Muslims for Covid Cremation Policy
July 24, 2024
Sri Lanka Apologizes to Muslims for Covid Cremation Policy
Sri Lanka’s government has officially apologized to its Muslim minority for enforcing mandatory cremations of Covid-19 victims, ignoring WHO guidance that allowed for safe burials, Arab News reported yesterday. The country’s authorities have announced a new law to protect the…
Taliban Unveils New University Curriculum Amid Concerns Over Educational Restrictions
July 24, 2024
Taliban Unveils New University Curriculum Amid Concerns Over Educational Restrictions
The Taliban’s higher education minister, Neda Mohammad Nadim, announced the development of a new university curriculum designed to align with market demands, sparking concerns from human rights organizations about the exclusion of modern subjects. In a statement made during the…
Crisis for 5,500 Migrant Children in the Canary Islands
July 24, 2024
Crisis for 5,500 Migrant Children in the Canary Islands
Health workers in the Canary Islands are raising alarms over the increasing number of unaccompanied minors, now exceeding 5,500, arriving from Africa, many fleeing poverty and conflict, the Associated Press revealed in an article published yesterday. Emergency doctors have highlighted…