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Millions of Shia pilgrims visit Askariyyan Holy Shrine on Fridays
November 17, 2023
Millions of Shia pilgrims visit Askariyyan Holy Shrine on Fridays
Al-Askariyyan Holy Shrine in the holy city of Samarra continues to hosts, on Fridays, massive numbers of pilgrims from different Iraqi provinces and cities, as well as pilgrims coming from Arab and foreign countries. Shia Waves correspondent in the city…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Sending even one Salawat elevates status of Infallibles
November 17, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Sending even one Salawat elevates status of Infallibles
The daily scholarly meeting of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh al-Hosseini al-Shirazi was held on Wednesday, 30th of Rabi’ al-Thani. In this session, like the previous meetings, the Supreme Marja answered the questions of the attendees about various jurisprudence issues. Grand…
Holy Karbala hosts Fifth International Conference of Imam Hussein
November 13, 2023
Holy Karbala hosts Fifth International Conference of Imam Hussein
The Quran House, one of the centers affiliated to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has held the its fifth international conference headlined “The Pioneering Role of Ahlulbayt in Quranic Interpretation: A Study of Methodology and Tools”, at the University of Waarith…
Indian state sees surge in Hindutva anti-Muslim hate speech
November 13, 2023
Indian state sees surge in Hindutva anti-Muslim hate speech
Indian Muslim activists say the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand is experiencing a disturbing surge in anti-Muslim hate triggered by an accusation of “love jihad”. Love Jihad is a Hindutva conspiracy theory alleging that Muslim men are enticing Hindu women…
Heavy rains, floods in Somalia leaves dozens killed, half a million displaced
November 13, 2023
Heavy rains, floods in Somalia leaves dozens killed, half a million displaced
At least 31 people have died in floods caused by heavy rains in Somalia, Information Minister Daud Aweis said on Sunday. Some 500,000 people have also been forced to flee their flooded homes. Aweis said another 1.2 million people could…
Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya
November 13, 2023
Nations negotiate terms of global plastic pollution treaty in Kenya
The latest negotiations towards a global treaty to combat plastic pollution opened in Nairobi on Monday, with tensions expected as nations tussle over what should be included in the pact. According to the United Nations Environment Program, about 98% of…
Book fair exhibits calligraphic handwritten Holy Quran made on ivory pages weighing over 30kg
November 13, 2023
Book fair exhibits calligraphic handwritten Holy Quran made on ivory pages weighing over 30kg
A calligraphic handwritten Holy Quran weighing over 30 kilos is put on the show at the ongoing 42nd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF). Jaleena, who spent more than a year working on the one-of-its-kind edition containing all 114 surahs spread…
Pakistan: Largest Shia mosque is now under construction in Barachinare
November 13, 2023
Pakistan: Largest Shia mosque is now under construction in Barachinare
The city of Barachinare, west of the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, is witnessing the construction of the largest Shia mosque in the city, to hold religious ceremonies and revive the rituals of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Media reports, viewed…
To combat “terrorist ISIS” group, German parliament votes to keep 500 soldiers in Iraq
November 13, 2023
To combat “terrorist ISIS” group, German parliament votes to keep 500 soldiers in Iraq
The British news website “The National” revealed Germany’s “engagement” in the Middle East in its first review of its defense policy since the war in Ukraine took it out of the “era of peace,” noting that the German parliament voted…
Al-Zahra TV Channel delegation visits Turkmen Shias in various Iraqi cities
November 13, 2023
Al-Zahra TV Channel delegation visits Turkmen Shias in various Iraqi cities
A delegation from the Zahra TV channel visited a number of Iraqi cities, including Tal Afar and Tuz Khurmatu, to meet with Turkmen Shias and learn about their needs. The delegation also visited archaeological and Islamic sites that were destroyed…