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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.…
Blast from unexploded bullet leaves 3 children dead, 2 injured in Southern Afghanistan
March 24, 2024
Blast from unexploded bullet leaves 3 children dead, 2 injured in Southern Afghanistan
Three children died and two others were injured in Helmand Province due to the explosion of an unexploded bullet in the Gereshk district, Khaama Press reported. The incident occurred when the children were playing with the bullet they found in…
China imprisons Uyghur publisher over books on Uyghur independence, identity
March 24, 2024
China imprisons Uyghur publisher over books on Uyghur independence, identity
Prominent Uyghur publisher Erkin Emet, 65, known for publishing books on Uyghur cultural identity and China’s persecution of Uyghurs, has been sentenced to prison, RFA reported. He was taken into custody in July 2018 and accused of inciting ethnic separatism…
At least 17 killed in Al Shabaab attack on military base in Somalia
March 24, 2024
At least 17 killed in Al Shabaab attack on military base in Somalia
Al Shabaab terrorists attacked a military base in Somalia, killing at least 17 people, Reuters reported. The attackers briefly occupied the Busley base in the Lower Shabelle region using suicide car bombs, the news agency added. According to the report,…
Cholera claims at least 54 lives in Somalia prompting humanitarian calls for action
March 24, 2024
Cholera claims at least 54 lives in Somalia prompting humanitarian calls for action
At least 54 people have died from cholera in Somalia in recent months, with nine deaths occurring in the past week, marking the highest weekly death toll this year, according to Save the Children. The organization emphasized the vulnerability of…
Laylat al-Qadr: its date, obligatory acts of worship and why it is a significant night
March 23, 2024
Laylat al-Qadr: its date, obligatory acts of worship and why it is a significant night
The Night of Decree (Laylat al-Qadr) is considered one of the most important nights in the holy month of Ramadan. It is a significant night for all believers due to the revelation of the Holy Quran on this night, the…
Human Rights Documentation: 40% of Saudi Arabia’s political executions target Qatif
March 23, 2024
Human Rights Documentation: 40% of Saudi Arabia’s political executions target Qatif
A human rights documentation revealed that 40% of the executions carried out by the Saudi authorities on political grounds are in the city of Qatif, described as a “mirror of repression” in the kingdom. The European Saudi Organization for Human…