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UNESCO Launches International Initiative to Protect Endangered Languages and Enhance Their Presence in Education and Culture The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), in collaboration with the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY), has launched a…

The Shia Cleric, Shirazi: Muharram, Safar, and the Days of Mohseniya are the Season of Mourning for Ahl al-Bayt, while the Ninth of Rabi’ al-Awwal ushers in Breezes of Joy His Eminence, the Grand Religious Authority Ayatollah Al-Uzma Sayed Sadiq…

Summer Quran Courses Begin at Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala —————————— The Department of Women’s Activities at the Quran Education Center affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) has launched its summer Quran courses for…

Anti-Muslim Rhetoric Intensifies in US as Abdul El-Sayed Makes Historic Senate Bid ———————————– The historic nomination of Abdul El-Sayed as the first Muslim candidate chosen by the Democratic Party for a US Senate race has been accompanied by renewed concerns…

UN Report: Half of Afghan Women Rarely Leave Home Amid Growing Restrictions ———————————— A new report by UN Women has revealed that increasing restrictions on women’s movement, education, and participation in public life in Afghanistan are contributing to worsening mental…

Thousands Attend Symbolic Funeral Procession for Prophet Muhammad in Parachinar, Pakistan ——————————————– Thousands of Shia Muslims in Parachinar, Pakistan, participated in a symbolic funeral procession commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings be upon him and his…

Iraq Activates Flights to 10 International Destinations as “Green Bird” Expands Air Network ——————————————— Iraq’s Ministry of Transport has announced the activation and resumption of flights to 10 international destinations as part of efforts to expand Iraqi Airways’ network and…

Five Million Visitors Commemorate Martyrdom Anniversary of Prophet Muhammad in Najaf as Alawi Shrine Reveals Visit Statistics —————————————————– The Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) has announced that nearly five million visitors arrived in the holy city…

Babylon ————————————— Residents of the holy city of Karbala commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali ibn Musa al-Ridha (peace be upon him) with a unified mourning procession held at the shrine of his brother al-Qasim ibn Imam Musa al-Kadhim…

“Visitor Chair” Initiative Continues Serving Pilgrims in Najaf During Commemoration of Holy Prophet’s Martyrdom —————————————————— The Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has continued its “Visitor Chair” initiative in the holy city of Najaf, providing assistance to pilgrims commemorating…