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Shirazi Hajj Mission Launches Religious and Guidance Programs in Mecca ———————- The Hajj mission of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi has commenced its religious, guidance, and service programs in Mecca, marking the start of a new phase of support…

Punjab Moves to Mandate Quran Education in Private Schools —————————– Educational authorities in Pakistan’s Punjab province are considering a proposal to make Quranic instruction compulsory in all private schools across the region. The initiative aims to ensure equal access to…

Rising Islamophobia in U.S.: San Diego Attack Reflects Growing Anti-Muslim Sentiments —————————– A recent report by Time magazine highlights the broader context of the deadly attack on the largest Islamic center in San Diego, California, which resulted in five fatalities,…

Extremist Groups Seize Al-Mustafa Mosque in Homs, Syrian Shia Community Condemns Sectarian Takeover ————————————- The “Ahl al-Bayt Islamic Office” in Syria has issued an official statement condemning the recent seizure of the “Al-Mustafa Complex and Mosque” in the Al-Bayada district…

Bahraini Shias Arrested for Attending Ceremony Marking Imam Jawad Martyrdom Anniversary ———————————– Bahraini security forces have arrested several Shia Muslims following a mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Jawad (AS), according to reports from the Bahrain Detainee Affairs…

UN supports international court’s climate ruling despite US opposition —————————————- The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) has voted to endorse a landmark International Court of Justice (ICJ) ruling that recognizes climate change as an “existential threat” and affirms that states…

WHO Reports One in Eight People Globally Lives with a Mental Health Condition ——————————————— The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised urgent concerns over the escalating global mental health crisis, reporting that more than one billion people worldwide—about one in…

International Seminar in Turkey Addresses Islamophobia and Muslim Rights ———————————————— The fifth International Seminar on Islamic Culture and Civilization was held in Kocaeli, northwestern Turkey, focusing on strategies to combat Islamophobia and safeguard the rights of Muslim communities. The seminar…

Interfaith Gathering in Brazil Promotes Peace and Religious Coexistence ——————————– An international interfaith gathering was held in the southeastern city of Santo André, bringing together representatives from various religious communities to promote peace, encourage dialogue, and foster mutual understanding across…

Shias in Ghazni Threatened Over Prayer Practices, Mosque at Risk of Closure ————————————– Local sources in the Nawabad district of Ghazni province reported that Taliban “Promotion of Virtue” officers threatened worshippers at a Shia mosque, instructing them to perform the…