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Relief groups voice concerns over reduction in food aids provided to Rohingya refugees
June 2, 2023
Relief groups voice concerns over reduction in food aids provided to Rohingya refugees
Relief agencies and groups have warned that increasing reduction in food rations is endangering lives of over one million Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh. The warning came yesterday, Thursday, following a statement by the UN World Food Programme (WFP) to further…
Terrorist attacks in Pakistan increased by 73%, a study shows
June 2, 2023
Terrorist attacks in Pakistan increased by 73%, a study shows
The findings of Pakistan’s peace studies show that the number of terrorist attacks in this country has increased significantly during the first 21 months of the Taliban’s rise to power in Afghanistan, compared to the previous period. Dawn newspaper, on…
Indonesia: Displaced Shias in Sampang living hard life
June 2, 2023
Indonesia: Displaced Shias in Sampang living hard life
Most of the Sampang Shiites in Indonesia live in a sanctuary in the Jamundo region. Ten years ago, many of the Sampang Shiite community in Indonesia were evicted from their hometown in the village of Karanggayam. In a clash with…
Beirut-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi rejoices over blessed birth of Imam Al-Ridha
June 2, 2023
Beirut-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi rejoices over blessed birth of Imam Al-Ridha
The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in Beirut, Lebanon, has celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent attended the joyous ceremonies and…
Muslim Council of Britain raises concerns over appointment of Lord Ian Austin for Leicester Riots Review
June 1, 2023
Muslim Council of Britain raises concerns over appointment of Lord Ian Austin for Leicester Riots Review
The Muslim Council of Britain (MCB) has voiced serious reservations regarding the appointment of Lord Ian Austin to lead the independent review into the Leicester riots. While acknowledging the importance of conducting a thorough review to address the causes of…
Al-Kafeel Museum for Treasures and Manuscripts participates in 3rd Scientific Conference in France
June 1, 2023
Al-Kafeel Museum for Treasures and Manuscripts participates in 3rd Scientific Conference in France
Al-Kafeel Museum for Treasures and Manuscripts, affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, has participated in the 3rd Scientific Conference held in the French University of Bordeaux. The conference titled “Arab Society Structure: Epistemology and Development Problems”, was organized by the French…
Muslims in Sweden face risk of discrimination, new report reveals
June 1, 2023
Muslims in Sweden face risk of discrimination, new report reveals
A new report has revealed that discrimination is a widespread issue that is affecting all areas of the Swedish society, with Muslims particularly more vulnerable. The report titles “The state of discrimination 2023” was released Sweden’s Discrimination Ombudsman, Lars Arrhenius.…
Consuming apples, berries and tea prevents old-age memory loss, new discovery says
June 1, 2023
Consuming apples, berries and tea prevents old-age memory loss, new discovery says
Researchers say that consumption of tea, apples and berries can prevent memory loss associated with aging. The findings of this new study reveals that 71-year-old people with high flavanol consumption have better memory function. Accordingly, consuming a supplement of 500mg…
Thailand: Shia children express their love to Imam Redha through participating in cultural activities
June 1, 2023
Thailand: Shia children express their love to Imam Redha through participating in cultural activities
Shia children in Thailand have expressed their love and devotion to Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him, on his blessed birth anniversary. The Shia devotees gathered at Darul Zahra Institute where they participated in a variety of activities such…
Syria-based Zainabiyah Hawza rejoices over blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Ridha
June 1, 2023
Syria-based Zainabiyah Hawza rejoices over blessed birth anniversary of Imam Al-Ridha
The Shirazi-affiliated Zainabiyah Hawza (Scientific Seminary) in Damascus, Syria organized a joyful celebration on the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali Al-Ridha, peace be upon him. The director of the Seminary, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslmeen Sheikh Hassan abdul Hadi Al-Shihristani said…