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Shia Clerics Detained in Afghanistan Amid Dispute Over Eid al-Fitr Date ————————————– Reports from Afghanistan indicate increasing pressure on Shia religious leaders in several regions, coinciding with a dispute between Shia scholars and the Taliban over the timing of Eid…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Some Narrations Recommend Acts of Worship for Nowruz ————————————– Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Shirazi said that, according to some narrations, Nowruz includes recommended acts such as prayer and fasting, noting that jurists have endorsed these practices based…

—————————————- Millions of Muslims marked Eid al-Fitr with prayers at holy shrines across Iraq, including Karbala, Najaf, Kadhimiya, and Samarra. Eid al-Fitr, a major Islamic festivity celebrated at the end of the holy month of Ramadan, is regarded as a…

Karbala Welcomes Persian New Year 1405 with Large Pilgrimage Gatherings at Holy Shrines ————————————– The holy city of Karbala marked the arrival of the Persian New Year 1405 (Hijri Shamsi) on Friday with large crowds of pilgrims gathering at the…

Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi Announces Saturday Eid al-Fitr ———————————- The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatullah Shirazi, announced that Saturday will mark the First day of Shawwal al-Mukarram, hence Eid al-Fitr. In a statement viewed by Shia…

Rising International Recognition of Islamophobia in Europe Contrasts with Policies Perpetuating Discrimination ———————————– A recent report highlights rapid shifts in addressing Islamophobia in Europe, noting a transition from denial and neglect to increasing international recognition, while discriminatory policies against Muslims…

UN Body Condemns Death Sentences for Drug Cases in Saudi Arabia, Calls for Victim Compensation ————————————— A United Nations body has deemed the execution of two Egyptian men in Saudi Arabia over drug-related charges as “unjustified,” urging Saudi authorities to…

Afghanistan Marks National Press Day Amid Rising Media Restrictions, Journalist Violations ———————————- Afghanistan observes its National Press Day this year under a climate of concern, as violations against journalists and media outlets have surged since the Taliban returned to power.…

UN Reports 4.9 Million Children Under Five Died in 2024 Amid Worrying Slowdown in Global Health Progress ————————— New estimates from the United Nations indicate that approximately 4.9 million children under the age of five died in 2024, signaling a…

UN Warns Global Hunger Could Worsen as Middle East War Continues ————————- The United Nations has warned that the ongoing war in the Middle East could push additional populations worldwide into severe hunger, amid accelerating economic and humanitarian fallout. Karl…