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Baghdad Operations Command foil terrorist plot to flood Baghdad
November 1, 2014
Baghdad Operations Command foil terrorist plot to flood Baghdad
The commander of Baghdad Operations Command announced the foiling a terrorist plot to flood the Iraqi capital of Baghdad. He said in a press conference held today that the ninth Armored Division troops and federal police forces, backed by…
Mass trek of people to Muharram mourning ceremonies in many cities of Nigeria
November 1, 2014
Mass trek of people to Muharram mourning ceremonies in many cities of Nigeria
In continuation of Muharram mourning ceremonies across Nigeria held by members of the Shia community in Nigeria, a mass trek of people is being witnessed to the event in various cities. The mourning ceremonies begin with eulogies for Imam…
Master of Martyrs’ Husseiniyah holds mourning ceremonies
November 1, 2014
Master of Martyrs’ Husseiniyah holds mourning ceremonies
Following the directives of the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, on spreading the culture of Ashura and encouraging people to interact with it, the Master of Martyrs’ Husseiniyah in the Lebanese capital of…
Shia Rights Watch now available on Android
November 1, 2014
Shia Rights Watch now available on Android
Shia Rights Watch (SRW)” is now available on the Android to be up to date with Shia news. Shia Rights Watch released its ‘SRW’ app on Monday, October 27, 2014 for Android devices. The app contains different sections including…
A 9-month old Shia girl martyred and 9 others injured in takfiri attack at Husseini mourning ceremonies
November 1, 2014
A 9-month old Shia girl martyred and 9 others injured in takfiri attack at Husseini mourning ceremonies
A senior Pakistani police official said that a Shia girl was martyred and nine others were injured in a grenade attack outside a Husseiniyah when they were returning home after attending a Majlis on Imam Hussain, peace be upon him,…
Two Bahraini brothers targeted for freedom of expression
November 1, 2014
Two Bahraini brothers targeted for freedom of expression
The Bahraini regime forces arrested 17-year-old photographer Hussam Mahdi Suroor and his 26-years-old brother, artist Mahmood Suroor for freedom of expression. Many rights organizations condemned what they called revengeful acts against peaceful activists for documenting and exposing human rights…
Iraqi soldiers set up first Husseini procession in Jurf al-Sakhar
November 1, 2014
Iraqi soldiers set up first Husseini procession in Jurf al-Sakhar
The first Husseini caravan was held in Jurf al-Sakhar area after being purged form IS terrorists during the past few days. According to reports, the caravan was held by the Iraqi soldiers who took part in the liberating operation…
Security measures to be intensified in Karbala
November 1, 2014
Security measures to be intensified in Karbala
Commander of Karbala Police announced that all efforts for providing security in the month of Muharram, especially on Tasua and Ashura, are in place. He added that the Iraqi security forces have intensified security measures for protecting the holy…
Ayatollah Safi-Golpaygani says “One cannot preach Islam if he isolates himself from society”
November 1, 2014
Ayatollah Safi-Golpaygani says “One cannot preach Islam if he isolates himself from society”
Grand Ayatollah Lotfollah Safi-Golpaygani said that it is very important that seminarians become good preachers and missionaries for the sake of Islam and not isolate themselves from the people. He added that the true mystic is one who preaches…
Mourning ceremonies held at Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi’s house for the 3rd and 4th days of Muharram
November 1, 2014
Mourning ceremonies held at Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Shirazi’s house for the 3rd and 4th days of Muharram
Husseini mourning ceremonies were held at the house of the Eminent Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, in the holy city of Qom, during the past two days. The Majalis were attended by many…