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Shias worldwide commemorate 23rd demise anniversary of Imam Sayyid Muhammad al-Shirazi
April 11, 2024
Shias worldwide commemorate 23rd demise anniversary of Imam Sayyid Muhammad al-Shirazi
Shia Muslims around the world commemorated today, Thursday, the second of Shawwal, the 23rd demise anniversary of Imam Sayyid Muhammad al-Hussaini al-Shirazi, may Allah Almighty bless his soul. Believers extended their condolences to the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyid…
Two extremists burn copy of Holy Quran in front of Grand Mosque of Stockholm on Eid al-Fitr
April 11, 2024
Two extremists burn copy of Holy Quran in front of Grand Mosque of Stockholm on Eid al-Fitr
Reports from Sweden indicated that two individuals, a man and a woman, burned a copy of the Holy Quran in front of the Grand Mosque of Stockholm on the first day of Eid al-Fitr. This incident occurred after they obtained…
Rising temperatures put millions of children at risk in East Asia, the Pacific, warns UNICEF
April 11, 2024
Rising temperatures put millions of children at risk in East Asia, the Pacific, warns UNICEF
Rising temperatures and scorching heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific are putting the lives of millions of children at risk, according to a recent statement by UNICEF. With record-breaking temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius and high humidity…
At least 3 people injured after gun battle erupts at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia
April 11, 2024
At least 3 people injured after gun battle erupts at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia
At least three people were injured after a gun battle erupted at Eid al-Fitr event in West Philadelphia on Wednesday. According to news reports, tt least 30 gunshots rang out in the middle of a crowded park, sending hundreds of…
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation announces success of its Ramadan programs
April 11, 2024
Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation announces success of its Ramadan programs
The Holy Karbala-based Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has announced the success of its large humanitarian campaign represented by the distribution of 100,000 meals to needy and poor families during the holy month of Ramadan. Hussein Al-Adili, PRs…
Pakistan: 18 pilgrims dead, over 50 injured as truck en route to Shah Noorani shrine falls into ravine
April 11, 2024
Pakistan: 18 pilgrims dead, over 50 injured as truck en route to Shah Noorani shrine falls into ravine
A deadly truck accident in Balochistan’s Hub district late Wednesday night has claimed at least 18 lives and injured more than 50 after a vehicle fell in a ditch, local news reported. “The truck was overspeeding and it went out…
Octopuses risk losing eyesight, struggle to survive if ocean temperatures keep rising, study warns
April 11, 2024
Octopuses risk losing eyesight, struggle to survive if ocean temperatures keep rising, study warns
Octopuses are at risk of losing vision and facing survival challenges due to rising ocean temperatures, a new study warns. According to an article published in the Guardian yesterday, researchers found that heat stress could lead to impaired eyesight, increased…
Historic former mosque in northern Greece holds Eid prayers for first time in 100 years
April 11, 2024
Historic former mosque in northern Greece holds Eid prayers for first time in 100 years
A building originally erected for a community of Jewish converts to Islam in the Greek city of Thessaloniki held an Eid al-Fitr Prayers on Wednesday, abc News reported. About 70 worshipers — a mix of visiting tourists from Turkey, members…
EU’s new migration pact to have ‘devastating effects’, Spanish NGO warns
April 11, 2024
EU’s new migration pact to have ‘devastating effects’, Spanish NGO warns
A Spanish NGO on Wednesday cautioned about the ‘devastating effects’ of the EU’s new migration pact on migrants and refugees, Anadolu Agency reported. Spanish refugee commission CEAR, has criticized the plan for making it easier for European countries to violate…
Egypt: Administrative Court rules to lift ban on wearing niqab in schools
April 10, 2024
Egypt: Administrative Court rules to lift ban on wearing niqab in schools
Egypt’s Administrative Court of the State Council ruled to accept a lawsuit to suspend the ban on wearing the niqab in schools in form, while rejecting it in substance. Two Egyptian citizens, Haitham Abdel Mageed and Ashraf Abdel Ghani, filed…