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Images document magnificent scenes during Arbaeen mourning procession in Seattle
September 5, 2024
Images document magnificent scenes during Arbaeen mourning procession in Seattle
Images captured by Shia followers of Ahlulbayt in Seattle, USA, documented significant and powerful moments during their mourning procession in honor of the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him. Shia communities gathered at Kerry Park in downtown…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine holds ceremony to replace black flag atop holy dome with red one
September 5, 2024
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine holds ceremony to replace black flag atop holy dome with red one
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, held a ceremony yesterday to replace the black banner of the dome with the red one, following the end of the months of sorrow, Muharram and Safar, It is worth…
Kyrgyzstan Hosts National Quran Memorization Competition for Girls
September 5, 2024
Kyrgyzstan Hosts National Quran Memorization Competition for Girls
Kyrgyzstan is hosting a national Holy Quran memorization contest for girls, with 270 contestants participating in the preliminary rounds. The competition spans seven provinces and two cities, in which participants compete in four categories: memorizing the entire Quran, 20 Juzes,…
Far-Right Victory in Thuringia Raises Concerns for Migrants
September 5, 2024
Far-Right Victory in Thuringia Raises Concerns for Migrants
The recent electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia, where the party secured nearly 33% of the vote, has heightened anxiety among migrants, Arab News reported yesterday. Many fear that rising nationalism will lead to increased…
Global Plastic Pollution Reaches 57 Million Tons Annually
September 5, 2024
Global Plastic Pollution Reaches 57 Million Tons Annually
A new study reveals that the world generates 57 million tons of plastic pollution each year, with over two-thirds originating from the Global South, VOA reported in an article published on Wednesday. Researchers from the University of Leeds found that…
Shia Rights Watch releases its August report on anti-Shia rights violations
September 4, 2024
Shia Rights Watch releases its August report on anti-Shia rights violations
Shia Rights Watch (SRW) has released its August report, highlighting significant human rights violations against Shia Muslims in various countries. The report has detailed terrorist attacks, oppressive actions, and other violations that are difficult to document due to the lack…
Amid worsening economic conditions, over 72,000 Afghans flee to Iran, Pakistan in one week
September 4, 2024
Amid worsening economic conditions, over 72,000 Afghans flee to Iran, Pakistan in one week
Afghanistan’s migration crisis continues to escalate, with over 72,000 citizens fleeing to Iran and Pakistan in a single week, according to a report by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) on Sep. 3. Between August 18-24, 2024, a total of…
UNRWA: Over 600,000 children in Gaza suffer severe trauma and are deprived of education
September 4, 2024
UNRWA: Over 600,000 children in Gaza suffer severe trauma and are deprived of education
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees (UNRWA) reported that more than 600,000 children in Gaza are suffering from severe trauma and are deprived of education. UNRWA Commissioner-General Philippe Lazzarini stated on ‘X’ that the schools for…
Tanzania hosts historic celebration to honour Quran reciters, memorizers
September 4, 2024
Tanzania hosts historic celebration to honour Quran reciters, memorizers
With more than 60,000 attendees from various parts of Africa, the city of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania has hosted a historic celebration organized by the Muslim World League to honor Quran reciters and memorizers. The event was graced by…
Heavy monsoon rains kill over 400 across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
September 4, 2024
Heavy monsoon rains kill over 400 across India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh
Heavy monsoon rains and floods have caused significant casualties in South Asia over the past two days. In southern India, 33 people have died, with Andhra Pradesh and Telangana states particularly affected. Torrential downpours have collapsed houses and disrupted transportation.…