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Delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi offers best of services to honourable pilgrims
June 27, 2023
Delegation of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi offers best of services to honourable pilgrims
The Hajj delegation of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has continued providing various religious and cultural services to the honorable pilgrims in Holy Mecca. The Shia Waves correspondent to Holy Mecca said that, “The Hajj…
Imam Hussein Media Group to broadcast Arafat prayer live
June 27, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group to broadcast Arafat prayer live
On the day of Arafah, Wednesday the 9th of Dhul-Hijjah, June 28, all 6 televisions of Imam Hussein Media Group will broadcast live the ritual of Arafah Prayer from the holy city of Karbala. According to traditions, the day of…
Defying high prices, pilgrims from round the world embark on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
June 27, 2023
Defying high prices, pilgrims from round the world embark on Hajj pilgrimage to Mecca
Over 2 million haj pilgrims are expected to participate in the 2023 pilgrimage season in Mecca and Medina. Despite the global economic conditions and higher prices for haj services, the number of pilgrims continues to rise. Saudi authorities reported that…
UNICEF: Over 100,000 Sudanese children face new dangers and challenges in Eastern Chad
June 27, 2023
UNICEF: Over 100,000 Sudanese children face new dangers and challenges in Eastern Chad
The United Nations Children’s Fund, UNICEF, warned on Tuesday that Sudanese families and children, who are fleeing their country towards eastern Chad, face new dangers. The UN department said in its report followed by Shia Waves Agency that, “Children and families who have…
Health Department in Holy Karbala launches its emergency plan for Arafah Day, Eid al’Adha
June 27, 2023
Health Department in Holy Karbala launches its emergency plan for Arafah Day, Eid al’Adha
The Holy Karbala Health Department has revealed its emergency plan for the coming Arafah Day and Eid al-Adha, with thousands of pilgrims have already been arriving in the holy city. The assistant director of the department, Dr. Majid Abdul Azim…
New scholarship launched for British Muslims
June 27, 2023
New scholarship launched for British Muslims
Wolfson College and the Aziz Foundation have joined forces to launch a new scholarship program aimed at supporting postgraduate education for students from British Muslim communities. The initiative seeks to address the underrepresentation of British Muslims in postgraduate programs by…
Pakistani journalist: Shias in Pakistan are marginalized and subject to racial discrimination
June 26, 2023
Pakistani journalist: Shias in Pakistan are marginalized and subject to racial discrimination
The Pakistani journalist, Faizan Redha, said, today Monday, that Shia Muslims are subjected to systematic oppression as other minorities in Pakistan, calling on the government to support its religious minorities. In an article published on “The Nation” newspaper and was…
Study introduces best, worst cities in world to live in 2023
June 26, 2023
Study introduces best, worst cities in world to live in 2023
Vienna, the capital of Austria, was ranked the best city in the world to live in, followed by Copenhagen, Denmark, according to the Global Well-Being Index, whose data was collected between February 13 and March 12, 2023. Melbourne and Sydney…
Italian law sparks outcry as Muslims prayer spaces face threat of closure
June 26, 2023
Italian law sparks outcry as Muslims prayer spaces face threat of closure
Italy’s Muslim community, consisting of approximately 2.5 million people, is deeply concerned about the potential repercussions of this law. According to a 2017 report by the Union of Islamic Communities and Organizations in Italy (UCOII), the country currently has 1,217…
Northampton Annual Majlis commemorating the martyrdom of Sayeda Fatima
June 26, 2023
Northampton Annual Majlis commemorating the martyrdom of Sayeda Fatima
Northampton hosts its annual majlis commemorating the martyrdom of Sayeda Fatima, peace be upon her. This is known as Europe’s largest majlis also marking it as their 21st annual majlis. The program starts at 6:30am with traditional Pakistani breakfast and…