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Millions of Pilgrims Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) in Baghdad, Mashhad
May 18, 2026
Millions of Pilgrims Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) in Baghdad, Mashhad
Millions of Pilgrims Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) in Baghdad, Mashhad —————————————— Millions of Shia pilgrims across Iraq and Iran gathered to honor the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth…
Millions of Devotees Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) Across Iraq
May 17, 2026
Millions of Devotees Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) Across Iraq
Millions of Devotees Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him) Across Iraq ——————————— Millions of pilgrims gathered in Al-Kadhimiya, Karbala, Najaf, and Basra to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Muhammad al‑Jawad (peace be upon him), the ninth…
Pope Leo XIV Forms AI Study Group Ahead of First Encyclical
May 17, 2026
Pope Leo XIV Forms AI Study Group Ahead of First Encyclical
Pope Leo XIV Forms AI Study Group Ahead of First Encyclical ———————————- Pope Leo XIV has established an in-house study group on artificial intelligence, the Vatican announced, as he prepares to release his first encyclical, which is expected to focus…
Debate Over Religious Refusal to Shake Hands in Denmark Sparks Media Attention
May 17, 2026
Debate Over Religious Refusal to Shake Hands in Denmark Sparks Media Attention
Debate Over Religious Refusal to Shake Hands in Denmark Sparks Media Attention ———————————— A report circulating on social media and cited by Shia Waves News Agency claims that a Muslim female student in Copenhagen faced legal proceedings after refusing to…
Shirazi Religious Mission Continues Activities in Medina with Meetings of Marja’ Delegations and Iraqi Pilgrims
May 17, 2026
Shirazi Religious Mission Continues Activities in Medina with Meetings of Marja’ Delegations and Iraqi Pilgrims
Shirazi Religious Mission Continues Activities in Medina with Meetings of Marja’ Delegations and Iraqi Pilgrims ———————————————— The Hajj mission of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi is continuing its intensive activities in Medina during the blessed Hajj season of 1447…
Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses
May 17, 2026
Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses
Security Crackdown Intensifies in Bahrain Amid Reports of Arrests and Summonses ———————————- Bahrain is witnessing a notable escalation in security measures, coinciding with a series of arrests, summonses, and house raids targeting citizens, including religious, social, and youth figures. Human…
Surprising Study: Migrants in Europe Are Often More Educated Than Locals
May 17, 2026
Surprising Study: Migrants in Europe Are Often More Educated Than Locals
Surprising Study: Migrants in Europe Are Often More Educated Than Locals ——————————– A new study reveals that education levels among migrants in European Union countries have increased significantly, although disparities remain between individual nations. The research, conducted by the Rockwool…
British Media Criticized for Ignoring Prince Harry’s Warning on Rising Anti-Muslim Hatred
May 17, 2026
British Media Criticized for Ignoring Prince Harry’s Warning on Rising Anti-Muslim Hatred
British Media Criticized for Ignoring Prince Harry’s Warning on Rising Anti-Muslim Hatred ——————————————- British media outlets have faced widespread criticism for overlooking Prince Harry’s warning about growing hostility toward Muslims, while focusing solely on his comments regarding antisemitism. Critics have…
Imprisoned scholars in Bahrain urge cessation of pressure on Shiites
May 16, 2026
Imprisoned scholars in Bahrain urge cessation of pressure on Shiites
Imprisoned scholars in Bahrain urge cessation of pressure on Shiites ——————————————- A group of scholars and political figures imprisoned in Bahrain has issued a statement calling on authorities to cease the security and media campaign against Shiites, IQNA reported. In…
Pakistani Shia Workers Deported from UAE Amid Rising Regional Tensions
May 16, 2026
Pakistani Shia Workers Deported from UAE Amid Rising Regional Tensions
Pakistani Shia Workers Deported from UAE Amid Rising Regional Tensions ————————————- Thousands of Pakistani Shia Muslims have been deported from the United Arab Emirates over recent months, with many alleging that their religious identity played a key role in the…