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AhlulBayet Center for Islamic Thought holds intellectual symposium on Prophet Muhammad
February 24, 2023
AhlulBayet Center for Islamic Thought holds intellectual symposium on Prophet Muhammad
The Shirazi-affiliated AhlulBayet Center for Islamic Thought in Baghdad held a symposium headlined as “The Noble Prophet the Best Example in the Human History”. The symposium was headed by the preacher, Hujjat al-Islam Akram al-Batat. Al-Batat mentioned the Prophet’s ethical…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine offers free medical services on AhlulBayet birth occasions
February 24, 2023
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine offers free medical services on AhlulBayet birth occasions
Coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced on Thursday that its medical institutions took the initiative to provide free media services. The head of the Health Committee, Dr. Satar…
Sydney-based Husseiniya of Ale Yasin distributes sacrificial meat to poor, orphan families in Tehran, Iran
February 24, 2023
Sydney-based Husseiniya of Ale Yasin distributes sacrificial meat to poor, orphan families in Tehran, Iran
Husseiniya of Al Yasin, affiliated to the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Australian city of Sydney took the initiative to distribute sacrificial meat to a number of needy and orphan families in Tehran, Iran. In a statement received by Shia…
Report says donors ‘turning away’ from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
February 24, 2023
Report says donors ‘turning away’ from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
A new report by Crisis Group warns against international donors cutting aid to Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s curbs on women’s education and ability to work at NGOs, instead arguing for Western countries to find a “liminal space…
San Francisco reverses decision to recognize major Muslim holidays in schools, sparking outrage
February 24, 2023
San Francisco reverses decision to recognize major Muslim holidays in schools, sparking outrage
The San Francisco School District has backtracked on a decision to make Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha school holidays, sparking backlash from the local Muslim and Arab community, who say the move gives in to racist opposition. Late last month,…
Honourable House of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi marks blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein
February 24, 2023
Honourable House of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi marks blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein
On the occasion of the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, a celebration was held in the honorable house of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his…
Imam Hussein Media Group celebrates its 14th anniversary
February 24, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group celebrates its 14th anniversary
Coinciding with the 3rd of Sha’ban, the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), Imam Hussein Media Group celebrated its 14th anniversary. Imam Hussein Media Group was established based on directions of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi…
First American Muslim civilian appointed in New York Police Oversight Committee
February 23, 2023
First American Muslim civilian appointed in New York Police Oversight Committee
The New York City Police Oversight Committee in the United States of America has appointed the first Muslim American civilian as a member of a police audit team. This nine-member committee oversees the rights of civilians in police investigations of…
Remote Tajikistan region shaken by magnitude 6.8 earthquake
February 23, 2023
Remote Tajikistan region shaken by magnitude 6.8 earthquake
A series of earthquakes has hit a remote region of Tajikistan bordering China, with the strongest temblor measured at magnitude 6.8, according to the US Geological Survey (USGS). The quake struck on Thursday about 65km (40 miles) west of Murghob…
Uyghur women forced to marry from China’s Han ethnic group
February 23, 2023
Uyghur women forced to marry from China’s Han ethnic group
Uyghur women in China are being forced to marry from the Chinese Han ethnic group, as part of a campaign waged against this minority group. Rushan Abbas, a Pro-Uyghur activist, has called on the international community and governments to condemn…