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Pakistan: 55 Dead, 145 Injured in Punjab Monsoon Chaos
August 8, 2024
Pakistan: 55 Dead, 145 Injured in Punjab Monsoon Chaos
The Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) of Pakistan’s Punjab reported that 55 people have died and 145 others injured due to rain-related incidents, including building collapses and lightning strikes, during the ongoing monsoon season in the province, Dawn online newspaper…
Al-Abbas Shrine Prepares Umm al-Banin Courtyard for Arbaeen Pilgrimage Visitors
August 8, 2024
Al-Abbas Shrine Prepares Umm al-Banin Courtyard for Arbaeen Pilgrimage Visitors
The Arts and Crafts Department of al-Abbas Holy Shrine is actively preparing the Umm al-Banin (peace be upon her) courtyard to provide optimal services for visitors during the blessed Arbaeen pilgrimage. In a statement reported by the Shia Waves Agency,…
Karbala International Airport Nears Completion, Set to Welcome First Flight in Early 2025
August 8, 2024
Karbala International Airport Nears Completion, Set to Welcome First Flight in Early 2025
The local government of Karbala announced today that the Karbala International Airport project has made significant progress, with overall completion reaching 90%. The airport is expected to welcome its first flight at the beginning of 2025, marking a major step…
Religious Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Begins Activities in Holy Karbala as Arbaeen Pilgrimage Approaches
August 8, 2024
Religious Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Begins Activities in Holy Karbala as Arbaeen Pilgrimage Approaches
As the Arbaeen pilgrimage draws near, the religious mission of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Holy Karbala has announced the commencement of its activities for this year’s monumental observance of Imam Hussein’s (peace be upon him) Arbaeen, in…
Cardinal Seán O’Malley retires as Archbishop of Boston
August 8, 2024
Cardinal Seán O’Malley retires as Archbishop of Boston
Pope Francis’ main adviser on Clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, has retired as Archbishop of Boston, ABC news reported Pope Francis has accepted Cardinal Seán O’Malley’s resignation as Archbishop of Boston. Richard Henning, who was the bishop of Providence, Rhode…
Karbala Governor announces completion of all Arbaeen Pilgrimage preparations
August 7, 2024
Karbala Governor announces completion of all Arbaeen Pilgrimage preparations
Nassif Al-Khattabi, Karbala’s Governor, announced on Wednesday that preparations for the Arbaeen pilgrimage are completed. In his speech, the Governor indicated that this announcement is made in coordination with the Prime Minister, the holy shrines, and other institutions. During the…
Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Predicts 50 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 7, 2024
Iraqi Ambassador to Iran Predicts 50 Million Visitors for Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Ambassador to Iran, Nasser Abdul Mohsen Abdullah, has expressed hopes that the number of visitors commemorating the Husseini Arbaeen pilgrimage will reach 50 million from various countries around the world. This figure aligns with predictions made by Misbah…
Freemuslim Association Calls on Tunisian Authorities to Ensure Democratic Integrity
August 7, 2024
Freemuslim Association Calls on Tunisian Authorities to Ensure Democratic Integrity
The Global Nonviolence Organization, known as Freemuslim, has expressed deep concern regarding the transparency and integrity of the upcoming democratic process in Tunisia. This follows unconfirmed reports of the imprisonment and exclusion of several candidates vying for the presidency. In…
Application Launched for Everyone to Host Husseini Arbaeen Pilgrims
August 7, 2024
Application Launched for Everyone to Host Husseini Arbaeen Pilgrims
In a beautiful act of service, a group of young devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, have launched the “Mofid” application whereby pilgrims can find out about the houses available to host them along the routes of…
Quranic Teachings Offer Solutions for Anxiety, Says Pakistani Scholar
August 7, 2024
Quranic Teachings Offer Solutions for Anxiety, Says Pakistani Scholar
A Pakistani scholar emphasized the importance of Quranic teachings in alleviating stress and anxiety during a recent event at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Iqna news agency reported yesterday. Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, UAF Vice Chancellor, stated that…