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Morocco mourns earthquake victims as death toll surpasses 2,000
September 10, 2023
Morocco mourns earthquake victims as death toll surpasses 2,000
Moroccans are mourning the victims of Friday’s rare and devastating 6.8-magnitude earthquake that has killed 2,012 people and injured at least 2,059, as confirmed by Morocco’s Interior Ministry. Casualties are expected to rise as rescue teams are struggling to find…
Holy city of Karbala still hosts Hosseini pilgrims fulfilling Arbaeen pilgrimage
September 10, 2023
Holy city of Karbala still hosts Hosseini pilgrims fulfilling Arbaeen pilgrimage
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development continues to provide services, including food, water and housing, to Arbaeen pilgrims as they continue to arrive in Holy Karbala after the Arbaeen occasion this year. According to Shia Waves Agency, this organization…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine covered in black to mark martyrdom anniversary of Holy Prophet
September 10, 2023
Imam Ali Holy Shrine covered in black to mark martyrdom anniversary of Holy Prophet
The sacred shrine of Amir al-Momineen Ali (peace be upon him) in Holy Najaf was covered with black flags and banners in commemoration of the sorrowful martyrdom of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family), reported Shia…
Thai Shiites hold procession to commemorate Husseini Arbaeen
September 10, 2023
Thai Shiites hold procession to commemorate Husseini Arbaeen
Hundreds of Shiites and loyalists of Aba Abdillah al-Hussein, peace be upon him, held a large procession to commemorate the occasion of Husseini Arbaeen. According to local reports, hundreds of Thai men and women, including the young, attended this procession,…
UNESCO warns about impact of artificial intelligence on children’s health
September 10, 2023
UNESCO warns about impact of artificial intelligence on children’s health
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has warned against replacing teachers with artificial intelligence programs, saying that this could affect children’s emotional well-being and put them at risk of manipulation. The recent UNESCO guidance urges governments to…
United Nations: nearly 110 million girls, young women could remain out of school by 2030
September 10, 2023
United Nations: nearly 110 million girls, young women could remain out of school by 2030
In its annual review prepared in cooperation with UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs, UN Women points out that: “Increases in girls’ enrolment in education are commendable, but nearly 110 million girls and young women could remain out of…
Japanese Hotels Extend Warm Welcome to Muslim Travelers
September 9, 2023
Japanese Hotels Extend Warm Welcome to Muslim Travelers
This week a site called “the Islamic information” released an article about how Japan has introduced three Muslim-friendly hotels in Tokyo, extending a warm welcome to Muslim travelers. Upon arrival, guests find packages containing a copy of the Quran, a…
Turkish, European researchers affirm presence of Husseini Cause in life of humanity
September 8, 2023
Turkish, European researchers affirm presence of Husseini Cause in life of humanity
Scholars and clerics of various sects and religions have emphasized the great status of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and the obvious impact of his revolution on their culture and history. The scholars’ statement came during the Intellectual Forum…
Sudan army attacks leaves at least 32 civilians dead, says activist group
September 8, 2023
Sudan army attacks leaves at least 32 civilians dead, says activist group
At least 32 civilians have been killed and dozens injured in artillery attacks by the Sudanese army, one of the highest tolls from a single day of fighting since war broke out in April, the activist group Emergency Lawyers said.…
More than 800 rescued after extreme flooding hits Greece just after wildfire
September 8, 2023
More than 800 rescued after extreme flooding hits Greece just after wildfire
More than 800 people have been rescued over the past two days from severe floods in Greece, local officials said, after extreme rainfall turned streets into deadly rivers, tore down buildings and bridges and left whole villages submerged. The downpour…