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Heavy rain, flash floods kill 19 in Oman and disrupt Dubai airport
April 17, 2024
Heavy rain, flash floods kill 19 in Oman and disrupt Dubai airport
Record levels of rainfall have brought cities in the United Arab Emirates and Oman to a standstill, with at least 19 people killed in Oman and flights being diverted from Dubai’s airport, according to news reports. In the U.A.E., authorities…
Shias observe World Baqi Day, amid global demands to reconstruct Baqi al-Gharqad Cemetery
April 17, 2024
Shias observe World Baqi Day, amid global demands to reconstruct Baqi al-Gharqad Cemetery
Coinciding with the painful memory of the demolition of the holy graves of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Baqi al-Gharqad in Medina, which is observed today, the 8th of blessed Shawwal, Shia Muslims have launched global campaigns to…
“Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”: A Quranic project for environmental protection in England
April 17, 2024
“Al-Mizan: A Covenant for the Earth”: A Quranic project for environmental protection in England
A group of Muslim environmental experts in England have developed a covenant that includes a number of Quranic verses emphasizing the teachings that stress the importance of environmental protection. This covenant, prepared by a charity organization in Birmingham, aims to…
South Korean convert plans to construct large mosque in Incheon city
April 17, 2024
South Korean convert plans to construct large mosque in Incheon city
Korean artist and convert “Daoud Kim” announced on his Instagram account his plans to build a large mosque in the city of Incheon, South Korea, after purchasing the designated land. Kim, a South Korean citizen, embraced Islam in 2019 after…
European astronomers discover Milky Way’s largest stellar-mass black hole
April 17, 2024
European astronomers discover Milky Way’s largest stellar-mass black hole
Astronomers have found a massive black hole, BH3, in the Milky Way, just 2,000 light years away from the Earth, the Guardian reported in an article yesterday. The celestial body, having 33 times the mass of the Sun, was discovered…
Religious, social activists in Australia call for global support for Jannat al-Baqi issue
April 17, 2024
Religious, social activists in Australia call for global support for Jannat al-Baqi issue
A group of religious figures and directors of Shia centres and organizations in several Australian cities presented on Tuesday a proposal to Islamic religious centers around the world on to launch a major campaign to commemorate the painful demolition of…
Massive fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic Stock Exchange
April 17, 2024
Massive fire engulfs Copenhagen’s historic Stock Exchange
A massive fire has swept through the historic old stock exchange in Copenhagen, a prominent landmark in the Danish capital. The flames, occurred on Tuesday, caused the spire of the building to collapse, prompting employees and residents to rush to…
Iraq: Ministry of Planning contracts global companies for general population census
April 16, 2024
Iraq: Ministry of Planning contracts global companies for general population census
The Iraqi Ministry of Planning has revealed that four international companies specializing in population census operations will play a crucial role in conducting the upcoming Iraqi general census. Contracts have been formalized between the Ministry of Planning’s Geographical Information and…
Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 12 PKK fighters in northern Iraq: reports
April 16, 2024
Turkish forces ‘neutralize’ 12 PKK fighters in northern Iraq: reports
Turkish security forces have carried out an airstrike in northern Iraq, “neutralizing” 12 members of the PKK organization, media outlets said citing the Ministry of Defense. The airstrike took place in the Hakurk region of northern Iraq, targeting fighters identified as operating on behalf…
Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa Complex in Kabul distributes food baskets to orphans, needy families
April 16, 2024
Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa Complex in Kabul distributes food baskets to orphans, needy families
The orphanage of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahraa Complex, one of the centres affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Afghan capital Kabul, has launched its monthly campaign to distribute aid to orphans and underprivileged families. The Complex said in a…