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Hussaini Processions Continue Serving Pilgrims in Samarra Ahead of Imam Hassan al-Askari’s Martyrdom Anniversary …………………… In the lead-up to the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Askari (peace be upon him), Hussaini processions in the city of Samarra are actively providing…

Libya Marks International Day of the Disappeared Amid Ongoing Search for Thousands …………… Libya observed the International Day of the Disappeared on August 30, as families across the country continue to search for over 7,145 documented missing persons. These cases…

Sixth “Islam is Life” Conference in Karbala Focuses on Fighting Corruption ………………. The sixth International Scientific Conference of the “Islam is Life” project commenced on August 30, 2025, in Holy Karbala, under the theme “Combating Corruption: Opportunities and Challenges.” Organized…

Holy Karbala Inaugurates Sayyida Zainab Grand Hussainiya with Religious and Community Support …………… Holy Karbala recently hosted the inauguration of the Sayyida Zainab Grand Hussainiya, founded by the mother of Ayatollah Sayyida Mohammed Riza al-Shirazi, wife of the late Grand…

Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court Upholds Ja’fari Sect in Personal Status Law Amendment ………….. Iraq’s Federal Supreme Court ruled on Sunday in favor of the parliamentary procedures amending the Personal Status Law, dismissing a lawsuit filed by women’s and human rights…

Recent analysis reveals that Muslims worldwide are disproportionately victims rather than perpetrators of terrorism and genocidal violence, challenging prevalent media and political narratives that often associate terrorism primarily with Muslim communities. A recent article titled “Muslims Are More Often the…

Nearly 2,000 Dead in July Violence in Syria’s Sweida, Syrian Observatory Reports …………… A recent report by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) has confirmed that nearly 2,000 people were killed during violent clashes in Syria’s Sweida province in…

On the 8th of Rabi al-Awwal, the Iraqi city of Samarra witnessed the arrival of millions of pilgrims marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him). The commemoration turned the city into a center of mourning,…

Pakistan Ends Caravan System, Introduces Official Agencies for Religious Visits …………… Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Religious Affairs, Sardar Muhammad Yousuf, announced the accreditation of 24 official agencies to organize religious trips to Iran, Iraq, and Syria. This move aims to…

Taliban Enforce Systematic Religious Repression Against Minorities in Afghanistan, Report Says …………….. A recent human rights report reveals that the Taliban are systematically restricting religious freedoms in Afghanistan, targeting non-Sunni communities through the closure of worship places, seizure of religious…