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Bahrain: Rights Groups confirm over 14 thousand arbitrary arrests since 2011
March 7, 2023
Bahrain: Rights Groups confirm over 14 thousand arbitrary arrests since 2011
Human rights organizations have confirmed that many political rights are missing in Bahrain, in addition to widespread violations that undermine political and human rights activities, such as banning political gatherings, pursuing political activists, and political ostracism. In a report published…
Five killed in new Azerbaijan-Armenia clash in Nagorno-Karabakh
March 7, 2023
Five killed in new Azerbaijan-Armenia clash in Nagorno-Karabakh
Azerbaijani troops and ethnic Armenians have exchanged gunfire in Azerbaijan’s contested region of Nagorno-Karabakh, killing at least five people, according to news reports. Azerbaijan’s defence ministry said on Sunday two servicemen were killed after Azerbaijani troops stopped a convoy it…
UN expresses concern about Uyghurs, forced labour in China
March 7, 2023
UN expresses concern about Uyghurs, forced labour in China
A United Nations committee expressed concern about situation of Uyghur minority in China and the use of forced labour against them. The sweeping report has added pressure on Beijing to improve its human rights record, media reported. A group of…
Shirazi-affiliated AhlulBayet Foundation holds media course in Holy Qom
March 7, 2023
Shirazi-affiliated AhlulBayet Foundation holds media course in Holy Qom
The Ahl al-Bayt cultural and charitable Foundation in Basra city, Iraq, concluded its media course, which it held in cooperation with the Press House, held in holy Qom for three consecutive days. The director of the foundation, His Eminence Sheikh…
Indian newspaper: Muslims venerate Mid-Sha’aban Night, consider it ‘Night of Forgiveness’
March 7, 2023
Indian newspaper: Muslims venerate Mid-Sha’aban Night, consider it ‘Night of Forgiveness’
The Indian newspaper ‘Rising Kashmir’ said in an article it published on its official website that, “Muslims around the world are gearing up to celebrate Shab-e-Barat, also known as the ‘night of forgiveness’, a significant festival observed on the 14th…
3,500 volunteers and 1,500 CCTV in Holy Karbala to secure Mid-Sha’aban Massive Pilgrimage
March 7, 2023
3,500 volunteers and 1,500 CCTV in Holy Karbala to secure Mid-Sha’aban Massive Pilgrimage
The Security Maintenance Department, affiliated to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced the implementation of the security plan for Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage with the participation of 3,500 volunteers. The head of the Department, Rasool Abbas Fadala, said in an interview with…
Official website of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi launches ‘Alshirazi’ App on Google Play and App Store
March 7, 2023
Official website of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi launches ‘Alshirazi’ App on Google Play and App Store
Coinciding with the anniversary of the birth of Imam Al-Mahdi, may Allha Almighty hasten his honorable reappearance, the official website of the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi,has announced the launch of…
Shia Muslims in Karbala and across the world rejoice birth of Imam al-Mahdi
March 7, 2023
Shia Muslims in Karbala and across the world rejoice birth of Imam al-Mahdi
A state of joy and happiness spreads in the holy city of Karbala, especially near the two holy shrines of Imam Al-Hussein and his brother Abi Al-Fadl Al-Abbas, peace be upon them, on the occasion of the Mid-Shaban Night, the…
Courtyard of Al-Askariyan Holy Shrine hosts Second Annual Sayed Al-Awsiya Intel Festival
March 6, 2023
Courtyard of Al-Askariyan Holy Shrine hosts Second Annual Sayed Al-Awsiya Intel Festival
The Holy Courtyard of Al-Askariyan Holy Shrine hosted the Second Annual Sayed Al-Awsiya International Festival, titled “The Shine of the Sky on the Land of Samarra”, on the occasion of the blessed birth of the Twelfth Infallible Imam, Al-Mahdi, may…
Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack
March 6, 2023
Balochistan: Nine security officers killed in suspected suicide attack
Nine security officers were killed and at least 13 others were wounded today, Moday, during a bomb attack in southwest Pakistan. The blast happened in Balochistan province when the officers were returning to the provincial capital Quetta, after policing the…