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Abul Fadhl Al-Abbas Refectory distributes meals to over half a million pilgrims during Ramadan
April 27, 2023
Abul Fadhl Al-Abbas Refectory distributes meals to over half a million pilgrims during Ramadan
The Refectory Department at the Al-Abbas Shrine announced that it had provided meals to more than half a million pilgrims during this holy month of Ramadhan and Eid al-Fitr. Alaa Abdul Hussein, the assistant head of the Refectory Department said…
UNICEF warns against unvaccinated children in MENA
April 27, 2023
UNICEF warns against unvaccinated children in MENA
The latest UNICEF report says millions of children in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region have received insufficient (1 doze) or no vaccination against measles, diphtheria, tetanus and pertussis between 2019-2021. The unfortunate reduction in the rate of…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues its Eid charity campaign
April 27, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation continues its Eid charity campaign
In cooperation with the Shams al-Shumos Organization in the capital, Baghdad, the Misbah al-Hussain Foundation, for Relief and Development, affiliated to the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributed Eid al-Fitr clothing to needy and orphan families. The campaign provided large…
Pakistan: Shia charity organizations continue to serve flood victims
April 27, 2023
Pakistan: Shia charity organizations continue to serve flood victims
Anjuman Hussainia Khawajgan, along with several other charity organizations in Pakistan’s Baluchistan, continue their efforts in building houses and mosques damaged by the recent floods hitting the area. During a fundraiser to complete the first phase of their project, these…
Bahraini: Prisoners protest against lack of medical care provided in prisons
April 27, 2023
Bahraini: Prisoners protest against lack of medical care provided in prisons
Political prisoners in “Jaw Prison” in Bahrain have announced their protest against intentional lack of medical care provided to them by the prison administration. Mr. Ahmed Al-Wadaei, Director of the Bahrain Institute for Rights and Democracy (BIRD), reported, via his…
UNSC to pass resolution condemning Taliban’s oppressive measures against women
April 27, 2023
UNSC to pass resolution condemning Taliban’s oppressive measures against women
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is supposed to vote, today Thursday, on a draft resolution condemning the ban on Afghan women working for international organizations in Afghanistan, and to urge the Taliban authorities to “swiftly reverse” its repressive campaign…
Activists, bloggers worldwide launch campaigns demanding reconstruction of Baqi al-Gharqad
April 27, 2023
Activists, bloggers worldwide launch campaigns demanding reconstruction of Baqi al-Gharqad
Bloggers and activists have launched a hashtag (Reconstructing Baqi al-Gharqad is a global demand) coinciding with the painful memory of the demolition of the holy graves of the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them) in Baqi al-Gharqad in Medina. The…
UN calls on authorities in Burkina Faso to conduct investigation into recent brutal attack on civilians
April 26, 2023
UN calls on authorities in Burkina Faso to conduct investigation into recent brutal attack on civilians
The United Nations has called on the Authorities in Burkina Faso to urgently conduct a full and independent investigation into the recent killing of a number of civilians in a village near the border with Mali. The killing occurred on…
At least 57 bodies recovered after two boats capsize off Libya coast
April 26, 2023
At least 57 bodies recovered after two boats capsize off Libya coast
At least 57 bodies have been recovered as two boats sank in the Mediterranean Sea off different towns in western Libya, according to a coast guard officer and an aid worker. A one of the survivors told officials that there…
‘Shia Voice Show’ Grand Finale slated for May 6th
April 26, 2023
‘Shia Voice Show’ Grand Finale slated for May 6th
The remarkable success of the second season of Shia Voice will culminate soon in the final stage. This talent competition show, which was broadcast in English during the holy month of Ramadan 2023 on Imam Hussain TV3, will come to…