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Fire at Sweden’s largest Shia mosque was likely arson, police say
May 2, 2017
Fire at Sweden’s largest Shia mosque was likely arson, police say
Parts of a large mosque in the northern Stockholm suburb of Jakobsberg were destroyed in a fire late on Sunday night in what police suspect was an arson attack. Parts of a large mosque in the northern Stockholm suburb…
UN urges protection of civilians as casualties remain high in first quarter
May 2, 2017
UN urges protection of civilians as casualties remain high in first quarter
The United Nations mission in Afghanistan urged all parties to the conflict to take immediate and concrete measures to better protect civilians from harm, as the latest data for 2017 shows continued high numbers of civilian casualties. The United…
Two suicide bombers killed in police operation in WahCantonment
May 2, 2017
Two suicide bombers killed in police operation in WahCantonment
Two terrorists were killed in a search operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Wah Cantonment earlier today. Two terrorists were killed in a search operation conducted by law enforcement agencies in Wah Cantonment earlier today. A suicide jacket…
Birth anniversary of al-Abbas celebrated worldwide
May 2, 2017
Birth anniversary of al-Abbas celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses, mosques and Shia Islamic Centers, and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Abu al-Fadhil al-Abbas, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their…
Blood donation campaign organized in holy Karbala
May 2, 2017
Blood donation campaign organized in holy Karbala
Coinciding with the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and based on the commandments of the Grand Jurist Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, a blood donation campaign under the slogan…
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
May 1, 2017
Second phase of Kefraya, Foua Shia civilian deal to be completed next month
The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned, a source said. The second phase of Kefraya and Foua deal is to be completed next month, faster than was planned,…
Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine: Holy shrines combat Islamic extremism
May 1, 2017
Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine: Holy shrines combat Islamic extremism
The Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine, MuhsinHarb, said that the holy shrines have a vital role in combating the extreme thought from which the Islamic nation is suffering. The Secretary-General of Sayyida Zaineb Holy Shrine, MuhsinHarb, said that…
Preparations for replacing holy grille of al-Taff Battle martyrs
May 1, 2017
Preparations for replacing holy grille of al-Taff Battle martyrs
Engineers and technicians of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine have begun preparing for the replacement of the holy grille of the martyrs; those who were martyred with Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Them) in the al-Taff battle. Engineers and…
Blood donation Campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hussein
May 1, 2017
Blood donation Campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Al-Hussein
The UK-based Al-Akbar Foundation has begun a blood donation campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The UK-based Al-Akbar Foundation has begun a blood donation campaign on the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace…
Birth anniversary of Imam Hussein celebrated worldwide
May 1, 2017
Birth anniversary of Imam Hussein celebrated worldwide
Shias around the globe are decorating their houses and holding celebrations for the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shias around the globe are decorating their houses and holding celebrations for the…