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India: 74 Rohingya Muslims arrested in Uttar Pradesh in crackdown on illegal migrants
July 26, 2023
India: 74 Rohingya Muslims arrested in Uttar Pradesh in crackdown on illegal migrants
The Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS) of Uttar Pradesh has apprehended 74 Rohingyas who were allegedly living illegally in the country during a statewide crackdown on Monday, according to a senior official. The ATS has been getting information about Rohingyas residing in…
At least nine killed in plane crash in Port Sudan
July 25, 2023
At least nine killed in plane crash in Port Sudan
At least nine people have been killed in a plane crash in Sudan’s coastal city of Port Sudan. The Sudanese army said in a statement followed by Shia Waves Agency that “A civilian Antonov plane on Sunday crashed at Port…
US: Shia communities launch central mourning procession in Los Angeles over Ashura
July 25, 2023
US: Shia communities launch central mourning procession in Los Angeles over Ashura
The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in the US State of Los Angeles launched a central mourning procession through the streets of the state to commemorate the painful Ashura of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shia…
UK: Hate attacks against Muslims doubled in one decade
July 25, 2023
UK: Hate attacks against Muslims doubled in one decade
The monitoring group “Tel Mama” in England announced in a report that confirmed and unconfirmed cases of anti-Muslim hatred increased from 584 cases in 2012 to 1,212 cases in 2021. Incidents of anti-Muslim hate have doubled in the last decade,…
At least two people injured in motorcycle explosion in Syrian Capital, Damascus
July 25, 2023
At least two people injured in motorcycle explosion in Syrian Capital, Damascus
An explosion was heard today, Tuesday, in the Syrian Capital Damascus, as a motorcycle exploded near a bus in Al-Rawda Roundabout in the city of Sayyida Zeinab, peace be upon her. No details have been released thus far on the…
Kufa Mosque distributes drinking water among Husseini Mawakib
July 25, 2023
Kufa Mosque distributes drinking water among Husseini Mawakib
Kufa Mosque is distributing drinking water among the Hosseini Mawakib in the city of Kufa. According to Shia Waives report, citing Al-Kufah Mosque website, the administration of the Kufa Mosque and its affiliated tombs is distributing boxes of drinking water…
600 Husseini Mawkibs participating in commemoration of Ashura in Holy Karbala
July 25, 2023
600 Husseini Mawkibs participating in commemoration of Ashura in Holy Karbala
The Husseini Mawakibs and Rituals Department, affiliated to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced that 600 mourning processions are participating in the commemoration of Ashura 2023. The head of the department, Aqeel al-Yasiri, said in a statement followed by Shia…
More than 1800 volunteered to clean Holy Karbala on Day of Ashura
July 25, 2023
More than 1800 volunteered to clean Holy Karbala on Day of Ashura
The municipality of Karbala announced on Monday the mobilization of its technical and engineering resources for the implementation of a comprehensive service plan to receive the pilgrims of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) in Ashura as well as to…
Human rights report: Saudi authorities carried out 1,083 death sentences in 8 years
July 25, 2023
Human rights report: Saudi authorities carried out 1,083 death sentences in 8 years
The European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR) has revealed that Saudi Arabia has carried out 1,083 death sentences since King Salman took power in 2015 until the first half of 2023. In its report, the ESOHR said that “Since…
Africa: Shia followers of AhlulBayt establish mourning ceremonies over Ashura
July 25, 2023
Africa: Shia followers of AhlulBayt establish mourning ceremonies over Ashura
Large crowds of the faithful followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Africa have established mourning ceremonies over the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent said: “The Kuwait-based committee of Sayyed Al-Shuhada, one of…