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Mohsen Al-Zahra Foundation organizes field trip to Holy City of Karbala in Iraq
February 3, 2023
Mohsen Al-Zahra Foundation organizes field trip to Holy City of Karbala in Iraq
Mohsen al-Zahra Foundation, a Kuwait-based cultural center affiliated with the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi organized an educational field trip to the holy city of Karbala in Iraq. Tens of Shiite teenagers joined this trip to attend courses in this…
Daughter of Ayatollah Sayyed Hussein Al-Shirazi passes away
February 3, 2023
Daughter of Ayatollah Sayyed Hussein Al-Shirazi passes away
“But give good news to the steadfast. Those who, when a calamity afflicts them, say, “To God we belong, and to Him we will return.” (2:155-156). Imam Al-Hussein Media Group extends its deepest condolences and sympathy to His Eminence, Grand…
Nigeria: UN genocide expert warns against worsening security situation
February 3, 2023
Nigeria: UN genocide expert warns against worsening security situation
The UN Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, Alice Nderitu, on Thursday voiced concern over the worsening security situation in Nigeria, while urging the authorities to ensure counter-terrorism operations are conducted in line with international human rights and humanitarian…
UN expert warns of another Rohingya genocide if world continues to do nothing
February 3, 2023
UN expert warns of another Rohingya genocide if world continues to do nothing
The independent UN expert tasked with investigating the situation in Myanmar has called on the international community to “do a lot more” to protect the vulnerable Rohingya population in the country’s Rakhine State. Tom Andrews, whose official title is UN…
Pakistan is roiled by multiple crises at once, with little end in sight
February 3, 2023
Pakistan is roiled by multiple crises at once, with little end in sight
Last Monday, the country was plunged into darkness after the national power grid collapsed. By Thursday, the country had veered dangerously close to economic chaos. Then, on Monday, a suicide bomber took his place among worshipers in a mosque in…
Imam Hussein Media Group to live broadcast from holy Najaf on Imam Ali’s birth anniversary
February 3, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group to live broadcast from holy Najaf on Imam Ali’s birth anniversary
On the birth anniversary of the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali, peace be upon him, a live broadcast will be launched in five languages, through 6 networks by Media Group of Imam Hussein (IHM Group). According to the Planning…
Canada votes to take in 10,000 Uyghur refugees amid Chinese pressure
February 2, 2023
Canada votes to take in 10,000 Uyghur refugees amid Chinese pressure
Canada’s parliament has unanimously passed a motion to take in 10,000 Uyghur refugees who fled China, but are now facing pressure to return. The vote on Wednesday builds on a February 2021 move by Canadian lawmakers to label Beijing’s treatment…
Over 800,000 Pakistanis flee country due to current crisis
February 2, 2023
Over 800,000 Pakistanis flee country due to current crisis
Many young skilled professionals are leaving Pakistan because of the country’s economic turmoil in search for better job opportunities abroad. Last year’s nationwide floods made the economy much worse. In 2022 alone, more than 800,000 people relocated to work abroad.…
UK based poet and spoken word artist, Taher Adel, to launch new book on AhlulBayet
February 2, 2023
UK based poet and spoken word artist, Taher Adel, to launch new book on AhlulBayet
A UK-based poet and spoken word artist, Taher Adel who is of Bahraini origin is due to launch his new book which took three years to write and compile. The book of poetry is made to appeal to both Muslims…
Iraqi Ministry of Transport announces preparations for Rajab Pilgrimage
February 2, 2023
Iraqi Ministry of Transport announces preparations for Rajab Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Ministry of Transport announced the start of preparations for the Rajab Pilgrimage in the holy city of Kadhimiya, by providing 200 buses of different capacities to transport pilgrims. Dr. Abdul-Azim Karim Ghafel, General Manager of the General Company…