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World Bank: 7.1 million Nigerians forced into poverty without social protection programs
August 1, 2023
World Bank: 7.1 million Nigerians forced into poverty without social protection programs
The World Bank has disclosed in a new update that around 7.1 million additional Nigerians will be forced into poverty due to inflation in case no compensation is urgently made. The World Bank’s Nigeria Development Update, released on Thursday, revealed…
Recent study discovers new way to reduce risk of heart disease
August 1, 2023
Recent study discovers new way to reduce risk of heart disease
Studies recently conducted in the United States of America show that diets rich in olive oil can reduce the risk of heart disease and prevent the development of arteriosclerosis. It should be noted that olive oil is a widely used…
United Nations: Human trafficking heinous violation of human rights, freedoms
August 1, 2023
United Nations: Human trafficking heinous violation of human rights, freedoms
On the occasion of the World Day against Human Trafficking, Antonio Guterres said in a statement that this phenomenon is a heinous violation of human rights and fundamental freedoms. In a tweet on Sunday, July 30, Secretary General of the…
Germany: Shia devotees of Ahlulbayt launch Husseini march to commemorate Ashura
August 1, 2023
Germany: Shia devotees of Ahlulbayt launch Husseini march to commemorate Ashura
Large crowds of the devotees of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, and other German converts launched a Husseini march to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shia Waves Agency received information from the organizers of the…
Pakistan: suicide bomber kills 44, injures nearly 200 at political rally
July 31, 2023
Pakistan: suicide bomber kills 44, injures nearly 200 at political rally
A suicide bombing killed at least 44 people and wounded nearly 200 on Sunday at a political gathering of conservative Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (JUI-F) party in northwestern Pakistan, according to officials. Abdul Rasheed, the regional chief of the party, said the…
Medical personnel from Islamic, Arab and foreign countries provided free services to Ashura pilgrims
July 31, 2023
Medical personnel from Islamic, Arab and foreign countries provided free services to Ashura pilgrims
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced that large numbers of doctors and medical personnel volunteered to work in hospitals and health centers in the holy city of Karbala to provide medical services to the honorable pilgrims of Imam Hussein,…
Shias of Ahlul-Bayt hold Ashura procession in Hannover, Germany
July 31, 2023
Shias of Ahlul-Bayt hold Ashura procession in Hannover, Germany
On this year’s Ashura day, Imam Hussain’s mourning was held in the streets of various German cities with the presence of Ahl al-Bayt lovers. A large number of Muslims living in Germany are Shias, who mostly live in the cities…
Followers of Ahlul-Bayt hold Ashura procession in India
July 31, 2023
Followers of Ahlul-Bayt hold Ashura procession in India
This year, Shia Muslims in New Delhi and other cities of India participated in the mourning ceremony of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him. Massive mourning and procession took place on the day of Ashura in New Delhi, and the…
Nearly 16 million pilgrims entered Holy Karbala during first ten days of Muharram
July 31, 2023
Nearly 16 million pilgrims entered Holy Karbala during first ten days of Muharram
The deputy chairman of the Iraqi Parliamentary Services Committee, Baqer Al-Saadi, announced on Monday that nearly 16 million pilgrims commemorated Ashura and mourning ceremonies in Holy Karbala for the first days of Muharram. Al-Saadi said in a statement monitored by…
Indian followers of Ahlul-Bayt perform fire ritual in mourning of Imam Hussein
July 30, 2023
Indian followers of Ahlul-Bayt perform fire ritual in mourning of Imam Hussein
This year too, the mourning ritual of fire was held in different Shia-populated areas of India with special splendor.The mourning ritual of fire is one of the Shia mourning traditions in India and Pakistan. In some areas, during Muharram, especially…