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Iraqi researchers call for utilizing modern technology to manage Massive Arba’een Pilgrimage
March 17, 2023
Iraqi researchers call for utilizing modern technology to manage Massive Arba’een Pilgrimage
Researchers on Thursday emphasized the importance of using modern technology in organizing and managing the large numbers of people coming to holy Karbala during the Massive Arba’een Pilgrimage. The researchers, who were attending an intellectual symposium organized by Karbala Center…
Shia followers of AhlulBayt commemorate death anniversary of the ‘Tobacco Revolution’ leader, founder of Samarra Hawza
March 17, 2023
Shia followers of AhlulBayt commemorate death anniversary of the ‘Tobacco Revolution’ leader, founder of Samarra Hawza
Shia followers of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, in Iraq, Iran and across the world, have commemorated today Friday, the 24th of Sha’aban, the 132nd anniversary of the Grand Shia Authority, Sayyed Mohammed Hassan al-Husseini al-Shirazi, the founder of the…
Children needing aid in central Sahel double to 10 million: UN
March 17, 2023
Children needing aid in central Sahel double to 10 million: UN
Ten million children in Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger are in “extreme jeopardy” and desperately need humanitarian assistance due to worsening violence, the United Nations said Friday. The figure is twice as many as in 2020, while a further four…
European countries legalizing Islamophobia, limiting religious practices of Muslims, says expert
March 17, 2023
European countries legalizing Islamophobia, limiting religious practices of Muslims, says expert
Countries in Europe are allowing hate crimes against Muslims by legalizing Islamophobia, and introducing laws which are banning or limiting their religious practices, according to an expert, Anadolu Agency reported. Enes Bayrakli, a professor at the Istanbul-based Turkish-German University, said…
Economically deprived Pakistan sets free 26 Afghan detainees
March 17, 2023
Economically deprived Pakistan sets free 26 Afghan detainees
Around 26 Afghan detainees have been set free from Pakistan’s prison and sent home, said Afghanistan’s Refugees and Repatriation department, reported a local newspaper. The Afghan detainees were transported from the prisons in Pakistan through the Spin Boldak border crossing.…
Lucknow-based Abu Talib Hawza to begin examinations on 18th of Sha’aban
March 17, 2023
Lucknow-based Abu Talib Hawza to begin examinations on 18th of Sha’aban
The Abu Talib Hawza (Religious Seminary) in Lucknow, India, will begin examinations on the 18th of the blessed month of Sha’aban, corresponding to 11th May, until 25th of Sha’aban 1444AH, corresponding to 18th May 2023. On Saturday, oral tests will…
Climate change has devastating impact on Africa’s economies and situation may worsen, UN says
March 16, 2023
Climate change has devastating impact on Africa’s economies and situation may worsen, UN says
African countries are spending between 2% and 9% of their budgets to respond to extreme weather events, according to a report released by the United Nations on Wednesday. A committee of experts shared the findings at the annual U.N. conference…
83% of Muslims display fondness for green products and services, new survey finds
March 16, 2023
83% of Muslims display fondness for green products and services, new survey finds
In a survey recently conducted by TGM Research for 2023, about 83% of Muslims displayed their fondness in using environmentally friendly products and services. The purpose of this survey is to provide a comprehensive approach to the general feelings and…
Myanmar sends Rohingya repatriation delegation to Bangladesh
March 16, 2023
Myanmar sends Rohingya repatriation delegation to Bangladesh
A 22-member delegation from Myanmar arrived in Bangladesh on Wednesday to discuss a project to repatriate Rohingya Muslims, according to official sources. The delegation of immigration officials reached Cox’s Bazar, a border district that hosts more than a million Rohingya…
Floods in Turkey kill 13 people in earthquake-affected provinces
March 16, 2023
Floods in Turkey kill 13 people in earthquake-affected provinces
Floods caused by torrential rains have hit two Turkish provinces that were devastated by last month’s earthquakes, killing at least 13 people and increasing the misery of thousands who were left homeless, officials say. Turkish media said the floods on…