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More than 12 thousand journalists leave their jobs in Afghanistan
August 13, 2023
More than 12 thousand journalists leave their jobs in Afghanistan
About 12,000 or two-thirds of Afghan journalists have quit their jobs during the last two years, announced Reporters Without Borders in a report ahead of the second-year anniversary of the Taliban rule in Afghanistan. The organization states that more than…
Muslim-Hindu tensions continue in Indian villages post Nuh clashes
August 13, 2023
Muslim-Hindu tensions continue in Indian villages post Nuh clashes
Following Nuh clashes in India, Heads of eleven villages in the district of Rewari of the state of Haryana, have issued statements banning Muslim traders and vendors to come into their villages, Hindustan Times reported. As a response, Deputy Commissioner,…
Special committee held to discuss compiling encyclopedia of intellectual heritage of Imam Al-Sajjad ecial
August 13, 2023
Special committee held to discuss compiling encyclopedia of intellectual heritage of Imam Al-Sajjad ecial
The head of the preparatory committee of the International Tarateel Sajjadiya Festival organized by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, Jamal al-Deen Al-Shihristani, said that a special committee of scholars, academics and researchers was held to discuss compiling an encyclopedia of the…
Pakistan President appoints interim prime minister
August 13, 2023
Pakistan President appoints interim prime minister
Anwar Haq Kakar has been appointed as Pakistan’s interim Prime Minister; local media have reported. According to reports, Mr. Kakar was proposed to the President of Pakistan as the interim Prime Minister after the agreement between the Prime Minister Shahbaz…
More than half of young Arabs looking for migration, says survey
August 13, 2023
More than half of young Arabs looking for migration, says survey
ASDA’A BCW Arab Youth Survey has revealed that more than half of Arab youth in the Middle East and North Africa are trying to emigrate from their countries or are seriously considering it. According to Al Jazeera, the results of…
UN expert warns of effects of global heating
August 13, 2023
UN expert warns of effects of global heating
The world is likely to face major disruption to food supplies well before temperatures rise by the 1.5C target, the president of the UN’s desertification conference has warned. According to Alain-Richard Donwahi, the problems of rising temperatures, heatwaves and more…
Shia devotees commemorate sorrowful martyrdom of Imam Al-Sajjad in Iraq
August 13, 2023
Shia devotees commemorate sorrowful martyrdom of Imam Al-Sajjad in Iraq
Large crowds of the loyal Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Iraq have commemorated the sorrowful anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali bin al-Hussein Al-Sajjad, peace be upon them, at his son’s (Zaid the Martyr) holy…
Islamic Museum Unveils Augmented Reality Journey for Australian Students
August 8, 2023
Islamic Museum Unveils Augmented Reality Journey for Australian Students
Today an augmented reality exhibition titled “Winds of Change” has been launched at the Islamic Museum of Australia in Victoria, sponsored by the Andrews Labor Government. Victorian students will experience historical moments, including crewing a Torres Strait pearl boat and…
Turkish Alevis have their ways of holding Muharram rituals
August 8, 2023
Turkish Alevis have their ways of holding Muharram rituals
Alevis currently make up 25 million people, which is about 30% of the total population of 85 million in Turkey.Alevis hold a magnificent ceremony every year during Muharram. Alevis have a considerable presence in Turkey today and are considered among…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Infallibles held mourning for Aba Abdillah during first ten-days of Muharram
August 8, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Infallibles held mourning for Aba Abdillah during first ten-days of Muharram
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh Hosseini Shirazi was held on Monday, 19 Muharram 1445. In this session, like the previous meetings, the Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudence issues. Regarding the reason…