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War-torn Syria witnesses huge general strike in protest to worsening living conditions
August 21, 2023
War-torn Syria witnesses huge general strike in protest to worsening living conditions
Hundreds of Syrians staged a general strike on Sunday, closing major roads in villages and cities, to show protest to deteriorating living conditions and price hikes, local media reported, amid a series of sporadic demonstrations in the country’s regime-held south.…
Armed men massacre residents of village in Mali, killing 23, including women
August 21, 2023
Armed men massacre residents of village in Mali, killing 23, including women
Armed gunmen killed at least 23 people and wounded 12 in an attack on a village in central Mali, officials said Sunday. Sidi Mohamed El Bechir, governor of the Bandiagara region where the attack took place, said unidentified men killed…
Madagascar: Shia Muslims launch Arabeen Walk in solidarity with pilgrims heading towards Holy Karbala
August 21, 2023
Madagascar: Shia Muslims launch Arabeen Walk in solidarity with pilgrims heading towards Holy Karbala
The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Madagascar launched a march in solidarity with the pilgrims who are now walking towards the holy shrine of the Master of Martyrs, peace be upon him. According to the director…
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues efforts to serve Arbaeen pilgrims
August 21, 2023
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues efforts to serve Arbaeen pilgrims
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development held another meeting to promote its “Vision of Holy Karbala 2030 – 50 Million Pilgrims in Arbaeen”. This meeting was chaired by Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sheikh Mostafa Mohammadi and attended by the sub-committee…
Son of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges Shia devotees to glorify rituals of Imam Hussein
August 21, 2023
Son of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi urges Shia devotees to glorify rituals of Imam Hussein
The son of the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, Hujjat-ul-Islam wa-al-Muslimeen Sayyed Ahmed al-Shirazi has urged the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to glorify rituals of Imam Hussein, peace be upon, and to prepare…
Amnesty International demands end to educational discrimination in Kuwait
August 21, 2023
Amnesty International demands end to educational discrimination in Kuwait
Amnesty International has announced in a statement that the government of Kuwait is discriminating against stateless children by denying them free education while they should be equal with naturalized citizens. According to Al-Khalij Al-Jadeed News outlet, the international organization has…
India: Scientific conference to be held to recall Battle of Karbala
August 20, 2023
India: Scientific conference to be held to recall Battle of Karbala
The Indian official newspaper “Live Hindustan” has announced that the Tajdar-e-Karbala Scientific Conference will be held on the 21st of the current month of August to recall Ashura — the martyrdom of the Prophet’s grandson Imam Hussein, peace be upon…
Iraqi Foreign Minister issues special instructions to embassies regarding visas during Arbaeen
August 20, 2023
Iraqi Foreign Minister issues special instructions to embassies regarding visas during Arbaeen
Following the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers, the Iraqi Foreign Minister issued special instructions to the embassies regarding the issuance of visas during Arbaeen season. Fouad Hossein, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, ordered the Iraqi delegations to contribute their…
University of Kashmir hosts session to cherish message of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
August 20, 2023
University of Kashmir hosts session to cherish message of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
South Campus of the University of Kashmir hosted a day-long seminar as part of observing ‘Youm-e-Hussain, peace be upon him. The event titled “The Message of Karbala for Humanity” was organised by the Department of Computer Science in collaboration with…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: God accepts belief in monotheism, prophethood, imamate all together
August 20, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: God accepts belief in monotheism, prophethood, imamate all together
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh Hosseini Shirazi was held on Thursday, Muharram 29, and Friday Safar 1. During this session, like the previous meetings, the Supreme Religious Authority answered the questions of the attendees about various…