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UAE Joins Global Push to Restrict Children’s Access to Social Media ————————————————– The United Arab Emirates has introduced new rules setting 15 as the minimum age for social media use, becoming the first Arab country to impose such a restriction…

Iraq Prepares Comprehensive Security, Service Plan for Millions of Muharram Pilgrims ———————————————– Iraqi executive, military and security authorities have prepared a comprehensive security and service plan to ensure the safety and welfare of millions of pilgrims during Muharram, particularly in…

Afghanistan’s High Shia Commission Holds Consultative Meeting on Muharram Mourning Ceremonies ——————————— The High Shia Commission of Afghanistan held a consultative meeting attended by scholars, religious preachers and officials from cultural institutions to discuss preparations for Muharram mourning ceremonies. During…

Shia Centers in Sydney and Melbourne Begin Muharram Mourning Programs —————————————- Shia Islamic centers in Australia have begun programs marking the start of Muharram 1448 AH, with ceremonies held in Sydney and Melbourne to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein,…

Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine Coordinates With 300 Husseini Mawkibs for Muharram Services ————————————————- The General Secretariat of the Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine has announced the completion of preparations for Muharram commemorations in cooperation with the Baghdad Municipality and relevant service authorities. The…

National Conference in Islamabad Calls for Islamic Unity Ahead of Muharram ——————————————— The Council of Islamic Ideology held its annual national conference on Islamic unity and sectarian rapprochement at its headquarters in Islamabad, bringing together senior scholars and representatives of…

Iraqi Civil Defense Announces Full Readiness Plan for Ashura Pilgrimage in Karbala —————————————————— The Iraqi Civil Defense Directorate has announced a comprehensive security and service plan to protect pilgrims during the Ashura pilgrimage in the holy city of Karbala. The…

Diyala Places 14 Religious Shrines on Security, Service Alert for Muharram —————————————– The Religious Shrines Authority in Iraq’s Diyala province has announced a heightened security and service alert at 14 shrines and religious sites across the province as Muharram commemorations…

Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of More Than 2,000 People —————————————————— Kuwaiti authorities have revoked the citizenship of 2,192 people under a series of official decrees published in Kuwait Today, the country’s official gazette. The gazette listed the names of those affected…

Muslim Girls Challenge Austrian School Headscarf Ban Before Constitutional Court ——————————— Five Muslim girls have filed legal appeals with Austria’s Constitutional Court against a new law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14. The ban is…