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Renewed Calls to Rebuild Jannat al-Baqi Coincide with Anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba’s Martyrdom ———————————— Followers of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them), activists and some human rights groups have renewed calls for the reconstruction of Jannat al-Baqi Cemetery in Medina,…

Grand Ayatullah Shirazi: Arba’een Pilgrims Renew Commitment to Imam Hussein’s Reformist Mission, Ashura Values ——————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi emphasized that walking to the shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) represents a renewal of commitment to…

Shia Muslims Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (Peace Be Upon Him) at His Shrine in Amerli ——————————————- Followers of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) in Amerli, Salah al-Din Governorate, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (peace be…

Women’s Movement Accuses Taliban of Violating Women’s Rights and Deepening Afghanistan’s Isolation ——————————- The Afghan women’s protest movement “Shams al-Hurriya” (Sun of Freedom) has accused the Taliban of enforcing what it described as “gender apartheid” and widespread human rights violations…

Devastating Floods Hit Afghanistan and Pakistan, Leaving Dozens Dead and Missing ———————————– Heavy rains and flash floods in Afghanistan and Pakistan have killed, injured and displaced dozens of people, while rescue teams continue search operations amid warnings of worsening humanitarian…

Rohingya Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Rises Among Refugees Attempting Sea Journeys from Bangladesh Camps ————————————— The humanitarian crisis facing the Rohingya Muslim community continues to worsen as more refugees lose their lives while attempting dangerous sea crossings from overcrowded…

Residence of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi in Qom Holds Mourning Gatherings for Martyrdom Anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him) ———————————- The religious residence of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in the holy city of Qom held mourning…

Montreal Shia Community Commemorates Martyrdom of Lady Ruqayya (peace be upon her) ——————————————— The Shia community in Montreal, Canada, held mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom of Lady Ruqayya (peace be upon her), with gatherings organized at the Imam Shirazi…

Burkina Faso Leader Faces Growing Rift with Muslim Scholars Over Religious Policies —————————————- Burkina Faso’s transitional leader Captain Ibrahim Traore has intensified his campaign against what he describes as “radical Islam,” warning that authorities will confront individuals accused of promoting…

Germany Vows to Continue Deporting Afghan Convicts in Wake of Fatal Knife Attack ———————————– Germany will continue deporting Afghan nationals convicted of serious crimes, Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt said following a fatal knife attack in the western city of Trier…