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Ashura Mourning Ceremony Held in Afghanistan’s Nimroz Province ——————————————– The Ashura mourning ceremony was held in Afghanistan’s Nimroz province with the broad and enthusiastic participation of various segments of society, including scholars, youth, and local elders. During the religious gathering,…

Muslim Communities in US and UK Report Rising Fear Amid Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate ———————————– Muslim communities in the United States and Britain are reporting growing fear and insecurity amid a rise in anti-Muslim attacks, threats, and hate incidents targeting…

Taliban Continue Repressive Measures Against Husseini Mourners in Afghanistan, Tearing Down Flags and Imposing Strict Religious Restrictions ————————————————- Despite Taliban officials’ promises to provide security for mourning gatherings, Shia communities across Afghanistan have faced a broad wave of restrictions, humiliating…

Hindus, Muslims Protest Mosque Demolitions in Rajasthan Border Villages —————————— Hindus and Muslims in Rajasthan’s border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer have jointly protested against the demolition of mosques, dargahs, and madrasas, calling on the state government to halt the…

Tasu’a and Ashura Ceremonies Held at Grand Ayatollah Shirazi World Center in Canada ————— The ceremonies of the nights of Tasu’a and Ashura were held with a large turnout of devotees of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, at the Grand…

Study Warns Screen Time May Harm Development in Children Under Two ——————– A major new study has warned that screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two may be linked to long-term negative effects on health, development,…

UN Urges Independent Probe Into Deaths in US Immigration Detention Centers ————————————— The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into dozens of deaths in the custody of United States immigration authorities, urging Washington to take immediate steps to…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Commemorates Ashura Morning in Qom by Walking Barefoot, Without Cloak ——————————— The senior religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, commemorated the morning of Ashura 1448 AH in the holy city of Qom by walking barefoot…

High Committee for Mass Pilgrimages Announces Success of Ashura Plan ———————————————– The head of the High Committee for Mass Pilgrimages and Deputy Commander of Joint Operations, Lieutenant General Qais al-Muhammadawi, announced on Friday the full success of the security plan…

Pakistan Marks Ashura Amid Unprecedented Security Measures, Wide Participation in Husseini Processions —————————————— Pakistan commemorated Ashura with mourning processions and Husseini gatherings across various cities under strict security measures. In the capital, Islamabad, the main procession began after Dhuhr prayers…