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Millions of fish perish in Iraq’s drought-stricken marshlands due to lack of rainfall, rising temperatures

Millions of fish perish in Iraq’s drought-stricken marshlands due to lack of rainfall, rising temperatures

A massive fish die-off in the drought-stricken marshlands of southern Iraq has sparked warnings from officials about a looming “environmental and economic catastrophe.” “Hawizeh Marshes have seen millions of fish die due to the failure to release water, leading to…
Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon

Israeli strike kills at least 10 people in southern Lebanon

An Israeli airstrike has killed at least ten people in Nabatiyeh, a town in southern Lebanon, CNN said Saturday citing Lebanon’s Ministry of Health. In response to the attack, Hezbollah launched multiple retaliatory rockets targeting Israel. All of the victims…
Thailand: Shia Muslims launch humanitarian initiatives in commemoration of Holy Arba’een

Thailand: Shia Muslims launch humanitarian initiatives in commemoration of Holy Arba’een

Coinciding with the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), a group of Shia youth in the Phatthalung province of Thailand organized a humanitarian initiative expressing their love and loyalty to the Master of Martyrs. The believers…
More than 2M pilgrims crossed Iran-Iraq border to participate in Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage

More than 2M pilgrims crossed Iran-Iraq border to participate in Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage

The Iranian Ministry of Interior announced that nearly two million Iranian pilgrims have crossed the Iran-Iraq border to participate in the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Majid Mir Ahmadi, Deputy Minister of Interior and Head…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation begins its service plans for pilgrims of Holy Arbaeen

Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation begins its service plans for pilgrims of Holy Arbaeen

The Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, affiliated with the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has begun offering its services to pilgrims during the blessed Arbaeen Pilgrimage. The director of the foundation, Mr.…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates calls to believers to continue pilgrimage to Imam Hussein

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates calls to believers to continue pilgrimage to Imam Hussein

As part of his statements titled ‘Characteristics and Virtues of the Pilgrimage to Imam Hussein’, the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has reiterated the importance of making a continuous pilgrimage to Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.…
Shia community organizes Husseini Majlis in Iselin, USA

Shia community organizes Husseini Majlis in Iselin, USA

A group of Hussaini youth in Iselin, New Jersey, organized a Majlis (mourning gathering) for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, as part of their preparations for the Holy Arbaeen commemoration. The event was held at the “Ali Akbar Youth…
Iraq: Christian, Yazidi, and Mandaean Religious Endowments participate in Arbaeen commemoration

Iraq: Christian, Yazidi, and Mandaean Religious Endowments participate in Arbaeen commemoration

Dr. Rami Joseph Agajan, head of the Office of Christian, Yazidi, and Mandaean Religious Endowments in Iraq, announced the office’s participation in the commemoration of Imam Hussein’s Arbaeen Pilgrimage. In an exclusive statement to Shia Waves Agency, Agajan explained that…
5th Anniversary of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage’s Recognition on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

5th Anniversary of Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage’s Recognition on UNESCO’s Intangible Cultural Heritage List

In 2019, UNESCO added the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage in Iraq, including the services provided during this significantoccasion, to its list of “Intangible Cultural Heritage.” Fadel Al-Ghrawi, head of the Strategic Center for Human Rights, says, “We are marking the fifth…
First floor of Talle Zainabiyyah Inaugurated Ahead of Arbaeen

First floor of Talle Zainabiyyah Inaugurated Ahead of Arbaeen

Local sources announced the opening of the first floor of Talle Aqilah of Bani Hashem Sayyida Zainab al-Kubra, peace be upon her, in the holy city of Karbala. It should be noted that this part of the development project of…
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