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Zainabiyah School educational program reaches out to 25,000 children worldwide
June 7, 2023
Zainabiyah School educational program reaches out to 25,000 children worldwide
The educational program of the Zainabiyah School, which was launched in 1981 by a group of Shia followers of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, reached out to more than 25,000 students around the world, especially in rural and impoverished areas…
Bangladesh: Rohingya Muslims in Cox’s Bazar face threats of rising temperatures
June 6, 2023
Bangladesh: Rohingya Muslims in Cox’s Bazar face threats of rising temperatures
Climate analysts in Bangladesh have expressed concern about massive refugee camps– some of the largest in the world – being located in an extreme-weather hot zone. Cox’s Bazar, where an estimated one million Rohingya refugees live, is a coastal region…
New study suggests one-third of planets orbiting Milky Way may hold conditions to support life
June 6, 2023
New study suggests one-third of planets orbiting Milky Way may hold conditions to support life
Researchers have suggested that about one-third of planets revolving around our galaxy’s most common stars may hold conditions to support life. In the study, the researchers based their examinations on stars in the Milky Way galaxy known as red dwarfs.…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation intensifies efforts to achieve its Karbala Vision Project
June 6, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation intensifies efforts to achieve its Karbala Vision Project
The head of the Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development in Holy Karbala, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslmeen, Sheikh Mustafa al-Muhammadi, said, today Tuesday, that the increasing numbers of pilgrims on massive pilgrimages prompted us to double efforts on Karbala Vision…
Historic mosque in Cairo reopened after long restoration
June 6, 2023
Historic mosque in Cairo reopened after long restoration
A 13th century mosque that was in a state of disrepair after being used over the years as a soap factory, a slaughterhouse and a fort reopened in Cairo on Monday following an extensive restoration process. The mosque of Al-Zhahir…
Pakistan: Human rights organization demands repeal of blasphemy laws
June 6, 2023
Pakistan: Human rights organization demands repeal of blasphemy laws
The Human Rights Focus Pakistan (HRFP), a non-government organization aims at promoting and protecting human rights and religious minorities, has demanded that the blasphemy laws in the country to be revoked. According to local reports, the number of the registered…
Over 60 school girls poisoned in Afghanistan, officials confirm
June 6, 2023
Over 60 school girls poisoned in Afghanistan, officials confirm
Police officials in northern Afghanistan said that about 60 girls from two different schools were hospitalized after being poisoned under mysterious circumstances over the weekend. Police spokesperson in Sar-e-Pol province, Den Mohammed Nazari said on Monday that, “Some unknown people…
UNICEF confirms over 315,000 grave violations against children in conflict in 2005-2022
June 6, 2023
UNICEF confirms over 315,000 grave violations against children in conflict in 2005-2022
The UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday that about 315,000 serious violations inflicted on children in conflict-related incidents between 2005 and 2022. The figure, confirmed by the UN agency, recorded incidents in more than 30 conflict situations across Asia,…
UK: Heartbroken family discovers smashed headstone in Pleasington Cemetery
June 6, 2023
UK: Heartbroken family discovers smashed headstone in Pleasington Cemetery
A man has been left devastated after discovering that the headstone of his late father was smashed to pieces. The incident occurred in the Muslim section of Pleasington cemetery in Blackburn, UK, with police currently investigating the matter. Although it…
Iraq, Pakistan look forward to facilitating procedures for pilgrims to Holy shrines
June 6, 2023
Iraq, Pakistan look forward to facilitating procedures for pilgrims to Holy shrines
The Government of Iraq revealed on Monday its plans to sign a memorandum of understanding in near future to facilitate the process for the pilgrims who intend to visit the holy shrines in Iraq. In this regard, Pakistan said that…