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Half of Afghanistan’s population affected by mental distress, WHO reports
March 26, 2024
Half of Afghanistan’s population affected by mental distress, WHO reports
The WHO, in partnership with the UN Office on Drugs and Crime, the EU, and Japan, raised concerns about the high levels of mental distress in Afghanistan, affecting 50% of the population, Amu TV reported on Tuesday. According to the…
Blast near police station in northern Kenya leaves 4 people dead, including 3 officers
March 26, 2024
Blast near police station in northern Kenya leaves 4 people dead, including 3 officers
An explosion at a small hotel near a police station in northeastern Kenya killed four people, including three officers, and injured several others on Monday, the Associated Press reported. The blast in Mandera, near the Somalia border, was caused by…
Turkey: Shia Muslims hold various programs to honour blessed month of Ramadan
March 25, 2024
Turkey: Shia Muslims hold various programs to honour blessed month of Ramadan
In a spiritual and tranquil atmosphere, Shia Muslims in Istanbul, Turkey, have continued to observe the rituals and practices of the holy month of Ramadan. Shia Waves correspondent in the city reported that “mosques and Shia Hussainiyyas in Istanbul are…
Imam Hussein Museum displays rare manuscript attributed to Imam al-Sajjad
March 25, 2024
Imam Hussein Museum displays rare manuscript attributed to Imam al-Sajjad
Imam Hussain Museum has displayed a collection of precious historical artifacts, including a rare manuscript believed to be attributed to Imam Zain al-Abidin, peace be upon him. Hussein Rahman Abdullah, the Maintenance Department manager at Imam Hussein Museum, said in…
World Shirazi Foundation calls for enacting laws in alignment with Muslim events, occasions
March 25, 2024
World Shirazi Foundation calls for enacting laws in alignment with Muslim events, occasions
The World Shirazi Foundation has called on Muslims to unite the banner of solidarity, compassion, tolerance, and cooperation for the sake of pleasing Allah Almighty, and to reject all differences, conflicts, and discord. In its message on the advent of…
WHO urges concerted efforts to eradicate TB in Africa
March 25, 2024
WHO urges concerted efforts to eradicate TB in Africa
Ahead of World Tuberculosis Day, a senior World Health Organization (WHO) official on Saturday urged African countries to invest in high-impact interventions to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2030. According to the WHO official, TB remains the second leading cause of…
Holy Najaf to launch renovation operation of entrance to blessed Shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin before Ramadan 19
March 25, 2024
Holy Najaf to launch renovation operation of entrance to blessed Shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin before Ramadan 19
The renovation operation of the entrance to the old city in Najaf al-Ashraf, which leads to the shrine of Amir al-Mu’minin, peace be upon him, will be launched before the anniversary of his “head-strike injury” on the 19 of Ramadan.…
Misbah Al-Hussein prepares 100,000 meals for distribution to orphans, needy during holy Ramadan
March 25, 2024
Misbah Al-Hussein prepares 100,000 meals for distribution to orphans, needy during holy Ramadan
For the sixth consecutive year, Misbah al-Hussein Foundation, based in the holy city of Karbala, has prepared 100,000 food baskets for distribution during the holy month of Ramadan. This charity institution, in line with the directives of the supreme taqlid…
Economic crisis in Pakistan leaves negative impact on Ramadan spiritual atmosphere
March 24, 2024
Economic crisis in Pakistan leaves negative impact on Ramadan spiritual atmosphere
The German news agency “Deutsche Welle” published a video report shedding light on the diminishing spiritual atmosphere of Ramadan in Pakistan this year due to the economic crisis. The prominent agency stated in its report, translated by Shia Waves Agency,…
UNESCO puts desecration of sacred books on racism, hate crimes list
March 24, 2024
UNESCO puts desecration of sacred books on racism, hate crimes list
Following an initiative by Turkey, the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has included the General Assembly resolution that considers crimes against sacred books a violation of international law within its resolution on racism, discrimination, and hate crimes.…