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Honorable House of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Holy Qom revives Qadr Nights
April 12, 2023
Honorable House of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Holy Qom revives Qadr Nights
Large numbers of believers, from Iran and other countries, attended the worship ceremonies held at the honorable residence of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in Holy Qom. The correspondent of Shia Waves Agency in Iran…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine: More than two million pilgrims marked martyrdom of Imam Ali
April 12, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine: More than two million pilgrims marked martyrdom of Imam Ali
The Imam Ali Holy Shrine has announced that more than two million pilgrims, from Iraq and other world countries, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf. According to the Information Technology Center of…
Shirazi World Foundation calls on wealthy governments and Muslims to forgive debtors unable to pay
April 11, 2023
Shirazi World Foundation calls on wealthy governments and Muslims to forgive debtors unable to pay
The Shirazi World Foundation (SWF) has called today Tuesday on Muslims all over the world to to forgive debtors who are unable to return their debts in Arab and Islamic countries. In a message seen by Shia Waves Agency, the…
Myanmar’s military air attacks central town known to be opposition bastion
April 11, 2023
Myanmar’s military air attacks central town known to be opposition bastion
Myanmar’s military has launched air attacks on a central town known to be a bastion of opposition to the coup carried out two years ago. Dozens of people were killed and wounded in the attack which has been one of…
Algerian parliament to impose further restrictions on press
April 11, 2023
Algerian parliament to impose further restrictions on press
Algeria’s parliament is moving forward with a proposed law that would further limit press freedom in the country. The new law would impose stricter media ownership regulations and prevent journalists from protecting their sources. The bill was approved by parliament’s…
Iraqi investors and politicians proffer Jordan airport construction to facilitate visiting holy shrines
April 11, 2023
Iraqi investors and politicians proffer Jordan airport construction to facilitate visiting holy shrines
Iraqi news sources said today Tuesday that political figures and investors proffered the Jordanian Governor a proposal to construct a small airport near the Kerak city, to facilitate Iraqi tourism and to visiting to holy shrines. The sources added that…
China uses ‘ears’ to keep Muslim Uyghurs from fasting during Ramadan
April 11, 2023
China uses ‘ears’ to keep Muslim Uyghurs from fasting during Ramadan
Chinese authorities have been using spies to monitor Uyghur Muslims and ensure they are not fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, according to a police officer from Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. These “ears” are reportedly recruited from everyday citizens,…
Afghanistan: Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes sacrificial meat to needy families
April 11, 2023
Afghanistan: Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes sacrificial meat to needy families
The Office of the Supreme Shia Authority, Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, in Mazar Sharif, North of Afghanistan, prepared and distributed Zabiha meat on the night of Ramadan 18th, 2023. The act was inspired by the teachings of Amir al-Mu’minin (peace be…
At least 4 killed, 15 injured in bomb blast in southwestern Pakistan
April 11, 2023
At least 4 killed, 15 injured in bomb blast in southwestern Pakistan
Authorities in southwestern Pakistan said Monday that a powerful bomb blast hit a police vehicle, killing at least four people and injuring 15 others. The blast occurred on a busy road in central Quetta, the capital of Baluchistan province. The…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation distributes over 100,000 food packages in Iraq
April 11, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation distributes over 100,000 food packages in Iraq
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation, for Relief and Development, a center affiliated with the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi (may Allah prolong his life), has been distributing “essential food packages” since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. The recipients of…