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Myanmar Muslim minority subject to horrific torture, UN says
March 13, 2017
Myanmar Muslim minority subject to horrific torture, UN says
A top UN official says “crimes against humanity” are being committed by the military and police against Myanmar’s Rohingya Muslim minority. A top UN official says “crimes against humanity” are being committed by the military and police against Myanmar’s…
Mosul ISIS battle: Mass grave found at Badoush prison, Iraqi forces say
March 13, 2017
Mosul ISIS battle: Mass grave found at Badoush prison, Iraqi forces say
A mass grave containing the remains of about 500 people has been found at Badoush prison near Mosul, Iraqi forces say. A mass grave containing the remains of about 500 people has been found at Badoush prison near Mosul,…
Ancient Quran manuscript presented to Imam Hussein Center from Nigeria
March 13, 2017
Ancient Quran manuscript presented to Imam Hussein Center from Nigeria
Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation has announced receiving an ancient Quran manuscript. Imam Hussein Center for Manuscript Conservation has announced receiving an ancient Quran manuscript. The Shia community of Nigeria has presented the rare paper to the center…
SRW condemns Damascus terrorist attack
March 13, 2017
SRW condemns Damascus terrorist attack
Shia Rights Watch International Organization has condemned the terrorist attack targeting Shia pilgrims in the Syrian capital, Damascus. Shia Rights Watch International Organization has condemned the terrorist attack targeting Shia pilgrims in the Syrian capital, Damascus. Bombings targeting Shia…
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Um al-Baneen’s death anniversary
March 13, 2017
Muslims in Islamic and non-Islamic countries mark Lady Um al-Baneen’s death anniversary
Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria, and Iran in addition to mosques, Husseiniyahs, and Islamic Centers in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the death anniversary of Lady Fatima Um al-Baneen, peace be upon her. Holy shrines in Iraq, Syria,…
33 people killed, 100 others injured in two terrorist blasts in Damascus city
March 12, 2017
33 people killed, 100 others injured in two terrorist blasts in Damascus city
33 civilians were killed and more than 100 others were injured in the two terrorist bombings that took place Saturday afternoon in Bab Mousalla area in Damascus city, a source at Damascus Police Command told SANA. 33 civilians were…
Saudi armored vehicles break into Awamiyah city with sound of heavy explosions
March 12, 2017
Saudi armored vehicles break into Awamiyah city with sound of heavy explosions
Heavy explosions rocked the Saudi eastern city of Awamiyah early today, with news that armored vehicles have broken into the streets. Heavy explosions rocked the Saudi eastern city of Awamiyah early today, with news that armored vehicles have broken…
Saudi air raids claim 16 Yemenis in Hadida
March 12, 2017
Saudi air raids claim 16 Yemenis in Hadida
The Saudi warplanes raided on Friday a popular market in Khawkha governorate in Yemen’s Hadida province, claiming 22 martyrs and 10 wounded according to the initial tolls. The Saudi warplanes raided on Friday a popular market in Khawkha governorate…
Cultural Week to be held in Pakistan
March 12, 2017
Cultural Week to be held in Pakistan
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced the completion of the preparations for the annual Cultural Week festival. Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced the completion of the preparations for the annual Cultural Week festival. “The Cultural Week is a…
CAIR-Kentucky calls for hate crime probe of bomb threat to Mosque
March 9, 2017
CAIR-Kentucky calls for hate crime probe of bomb threat to Mosque
The new Kentucky chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Kentucky) today called on state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate a mailed bomb threat to a mosque in that state as a hate crime. The new…