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Muharram 23 marks sorrowful anniversary of first bombing in Holy Shrine of al-Askariyyayn Imams by radical Sunnis, Wahhabi agents
July 30, 2024
Muharram 23 marks sorrowful anniversary of first bombing in Holy Shrine of al-Askariyyayn Imams by radical Sunnis, Wahhabi agents
The Holy Shrine of the 10th Imam, Imam al-Hadi, and his son, Imam al-Hassan al-Askari, the 11th Imam, peace be upon them both, is a pilgrimage site for Shiites located in the city of Samarra. This sacred place, however, has…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges believers to raise Husseini banner worldwide
July 30, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges believers to raise Husseini banner worldwide
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, has called on believers to spread the holy rituals of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, across the world through raising the Husseini banner. In excerpts published on his office’s…
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations during Holy Ashura (2024)
July 30, 2024
Shia Rights Watch releases its monthly report on anti-Shia violations during Holy Ashura (2024)
Shia Rights Watch (SRW) has recently published its monthly report on the violations against Shia Muslims during Holy Ashura in a number of countries, underscoring the pervasive and escalating nature of anti-Shia sentiment and actions globally. The documented incidents in…
Pakistan: “Genocide Against Shia Community” underway in Parachenar
July 30, 2024
Pakistan: “Genocide Against Shia Community” underway in Parachenar
Nearly a week of armed conflict in northwestern Pakistan has left 49 martyred and more than 170 injured as Pakistani Shia groups claim that radical Sunni groups and Wahhabi-affiliated agents are responsible for these deadly sectarian events. The bloody conflict…
Urgent Action Needed to Combat Drug-Resistant Malaria in Africa
July 30, 2024
Urgent Action Needed to Combat Drug-Resistant Malaria in Africa
A recent study published in Science warns that millions of lives are at risk due to the rise of drug-resistant malaria in Africa, VOA reported yesterday. The research reveals that over 10% of malaria-infected individuals in Ethiopia, Eritrea, Rwanda, Uganda,…
Type 1 diabetic fathers almost twice as likely to transmit condition to kids
July 30, 2024
Type 1 diabetic fathers almost twice as likely to transmit condition to kids
A recent study from Cardiff University and the University of Exeter reveals that children are 1.8 times more likely to develop type 1 diabetes (T1D) if their father has the condition compared to if their mother does, New Atlas reported…
Pakistan: Baloch Protesters Clash with Security Forces in Gwadar, leaving 1 soldier dead
July 30, 2024
Pakistan: Baloch Protesters Clash with Security Forces in Gwadar, leaving 1 soldier dead
In Gwadar, Pakistan, a clash between protesters and security forces resulted in the death of one soldier and injuries to 16 others, VOA reported yesterday. The incident occurred during a demonstration led by the Baloch nationalist movement, which has been…
Rising Temperatures Threaten Global Economy, Report Warns
July 30, 2024
Rising Temperatures Threaten Global Economy, Report Warns
A recent study has revealed an interesting, yet alarming relationship between temperature-rising patterns and global economy as published in an article yesterday by Dawn online newspaper. More details in the following report: Recent findings from the National Bureau of Economic…
Iraqi authorities highlight pivotal role of security cameras on Iraq-Syria border
July 29, 2024
Iraqi authorities highlight pivotal role of security cameras on Iraq-Syria border
The Iraqi Border Forces Command confirmed on Sunday its readiness to deal with any attempts to infiltrate the border from the Syrian side, highlighting the significant role of thermal cameras in securing the borders between the two countries. The Commander…
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi emphasizes importance of reviving Hussaini rituals
July 29, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi emphasizes importance of reviving Hussaini rituals
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi emphasized the importance of reviving and adhering to the Hussaini rituals, as they are symbols of self-reformation and societal reform after the enemies of Islam have tried to erase its features. Grand Ayatollah al-Najafi’s statement…