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UN calls for immediate transfer of 61 asylum seekers stuck on Indian Ocean island
February 19, 2024
UN calls for immediate transfer of 61 asylum seekers stuck on Indian Ocean island
The UN has called for the urgent relocation of a group of 61 asylum seekers who have been stranded on the remote Indian Ocean island of Diego Garcia for more than two years should be urgently relocated after experiencing violence,…
Decision of far-right mayor of Italy’s Monfalcone to ban Muslim prayers sparks outrage among residents
February 19, 2024
Decision of far-right mayor of Italy’s Monfalcone to ban Muslim prayers sparks outrage among residents
The town of Monfalcone in Italy has been thrown into turmoil following the controversial decision by its far-right mayor, Anna Maria Cisint, to ban Muslim prayers, the Guardian reported. The ban has sparked outrage among the town’s Bangladeshi residents and…
Militiamen ambush travelers in eastern DRC, killing 15
February 19, 2024
Militiamen ambush travelers in eastern DRC, killing 15
Militia fighters in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo’s Ituri province killed 15 people in an attack targeting the rival Hema tribe, TRTWorld reported. The CODECO militia, claiming to defend the interests of the Lendu group, ambushed and killed 15 people,…
For 50 years now, oldest Shia centre in UK strives to establish Shia community inspired by Ahlulbayt’s values
February 18, 2024
For 50 years now, oldest Shia centre in UK strives to establish Shia community inspired by Ahlulbayt’s values
Al-Abbas Islamic Center in the United Kingdom considers the establishment of a vibrant spiritual community based on the values and practices of true Shia Islamic faith as one of its main missions since its founding in 1973. The centre stated…
Vatican envoy attends 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival in Holy Karbala
February 18, 2024
Vatican envoy attends 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival in Holy Karbala
The Vatican envoy, who attended the 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival organized in Holy Karbala by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, emphasized that the world today is going through a state of division and fragmentation, and we must strive for…
More than 35 mosques, Islamic centres to participate in Mosque Open Day in Australia
February 18, 2024
More than 35 mosques, Islamic centres to participate in Mosque Open Day in Australia
The National Tribune reported that more than 35 mosques and Islamic centers across Australia will open their doors to non-Muslim citizens as part of the annual Mosque Open Day event supported by the government. The newspaper mentioned in a report…
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
February 18, 2024
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
Large crowds of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from various Iraqi provinces continue their walk towards the holy city of Karbala to participate in the commemoration of the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage—which marks the blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi,…
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces gradual launch of electronic visa
February 18, 2024
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces gradual launch of electronic visa
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced today, Sunday, the gradual launch of the electronic visa application. The Director of Civil Status, Passports, and Residency at the Ministry, Major General Nashat Al-Khafaji, said in a statement to the official news agency,…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares to host 1st International Heritage Conference
February 18, 2024
Imam Ali Holy Shrine prepares to host 1st International Heritage Conference
The Secretariat-General of the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, announced today its readiness to host the 1st International Heritage Conference, which will take place during the period April 20-21 with broad international participation. The Holy Shrine…
World Shirazi Foundation releases its message on World Day of Social Justice
February 18, 2024
World Shirazi Foundation releases its message on World Day of Social Justice
On the World Day of Social Justice, the World Shirazi Foundation released its message today stressing that the absence of social justice in several countries has had a negative impact on the people, leading to a decline in living standards,…