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World Shirazi Foundation releases a message on blessed Eid al-Fitr
April 9, 2024
World Shirazi Foundation releases a message on blessed Eid al-Fitr
The World Shirazi Foundation has extended its congratulations to the Islamic nation and the world on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, urging leaders of nations and Islamic peoples to adopt a set of important demands aimed at promoting stability and…
In a unique moment, Islamic call to Maghrib prayer raised in Liverpool’s Anfield stadium
April 9, 2024
In a unique moment, Islamic call to Maghrib prayer raised in Liverpool’s Anfield stadium
A unique event took place at Anfield Stadium, the famous home of Liverpool Football Club in England, when the call to the Maghrib prayer was recited in front of the audience attending a communal iftar event after the match that…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi publishes amount of Zakat al-Fitr for different countries 2024
April 9, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi publishes amount of Zakat al-Fitr for different countries 2024
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has published a notice to announce the amount of Zakat al-Fitr for Ramadan 1445 AH – 2024 for each individual. According to the announcement, the amount of…
New study reveals unique proteins responsible for left-handedness
April 9, 2024
New study reveals unique proteins responsible for left-handedness
The study, which examined rare genetic variants in over 350,000 individuals, has revealed that tubulins, unique proteins responsible for building the internal skeletons of cells, play a significant role in determining hand dominance. These findings challenge common assumptions about the…
Afghanistan: Over 24,000 Herati families still homeless 6 months after earthquake, says UN
April 9, 2024
Afghanistan: Over 24,000 Herati families still homeless 6 months after earthquake, says UN
The United Nations Coordination Office for Humanitarian Assistance has announced that 24,800 Herati families impacted by the earthquake are residing in makeshift shelters like tents, reported Khaama Press. More details in the following report: In an article published yesterday, April…
Zambia: UN officials evaluate worst drought in two decades
April 9, 2024
Zambia: UN officials evaluate worst drought in two decades
Two senior U.N. officials have completed their assessment of Zambia’s severe drought, which has affected 8 million people and put 6 million at risk of food insecurity, VOA reported yesterday. The U.N. representatives have emphasized the urgent need for humanitarian…
More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia
April 9, 2024
More than 10,400 homes flooded across Russia
Over 10,400 residential houses have been flooded in Russia’s western Siberia, the Volga region, and Urals, Xinhua reported yesterday. In the Orenburg region, more than 6,100 people have been evacuated, with 33 temporary accommodation centers set up for 33,000 people,…
George W. Bush Institute: Taliban should be designated as terrorist group
April 9, 2024
George W. Bush Institute: Taliban should be designated as terrorist group
The George W. Bush Institute has called on the international community, especially the United States, to designate the Taliban as a “terrorist group” due to their continued ties to “terrorist groups” and continued human rights violations in Afghanistan. The recent…
Pakistan: Grenade attack at mosque kills 1 cop, injures 6 others
April 9, 2024
Pakistan: Grenade attack at mosque kills 1 cop, injures 6 others
A police officer was killed and six others were injured on Monday in a grenade attack at a mosque in southwestern Pakistan, Arab News reported. No one immediately claimed responsibility for the attack which occurred near Quetta, the capital of…
Significant increase in violations against journalists, media institutions in Yemen during 2023, New report says
April 8, 2024
Significant increase in violations against journalists, media institutions in Yemen during 2023, New report says
A new report by a specialized media observatory has revealed a significant increase in violations against journalists and media institutions in Yemen during 2023, with a total of 54 recorded violations, indicating a noticeable deterioration in the conditions of journalists.…