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Conference of Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean calls for confronting “hatred against Muslims”
November 22, 2022
Conference of Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean calls for confronting “hatred against Muslims”
Participants in the 35th International Conference of Muslims of Latin America and the Caribbean called at the conclusion of its activities on Sunday in the Brazilian capital, Sao Paulo, to confront the spread of hate and its negative effects on…
The Indian Ambassador visits the Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine
November 22, 2022
The Indian Ambassador visits the Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine
India’s Ambassador to Iraq, Prashant Bisai, and his accompanying delegation visited the Al-Askariyain Holy Shrine in holy Samarra, Iraq. The Deputy Secretary General of the Holy Shrine, Raad Abd Ali, welcomed the guest ambassador and his accompanying delegation. The Indian…
Number of Muslims in the Netherlands increases with over 450 mosques
November 22, 2022
Number of Muslims in the Netherlands increases with over 450 mosques
Muslims constitute the second largest religion in the Netherlands, after Christianity, at 8 percent, but it is the first in terms of prevalence among the Dutch. According to unofficial statistics, the number of Muslims in the Netherlands exceeded one million.…
Dismantling work on Sayyeda Ruqayya’s holy grille started
November 22, 2022
Dismantling work on Sayyeda Ruqayya’s holy grille started
Work on dismantling the old holy grille of Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon her, has started. The old grille is being removed in preparation for the new one to be installed. Some parts of the grille have already been transferred…
Amid growing Islamophobia, European countries force Islamic schools to close down
November 22, 2022
Amid growing Islamophobia, European countries force Islamic schools to close down
The Swedish government continues to close down Islamic academic institutions in a bid to push “anti-Islamic rhetoric” and “stop privatization” in education. Earlier this year, the Nordic country’s then-Educational Minister told a press conference that her government had introduced a…
The Shia Professional Association concludes its participation in the first SPACE conference held at UCLA
November 22, 2022
The Shia Professional Association concludes its participation in the first SPACE conference held at UCLA
Yesterday, the Shia Professional Association for Creativity and Education in the US state of California announced a successful registration during its participation in the first International SPACE Conference, which was hosted by the State University (UCLA) for two days. The…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses that Muslim rulers should implement justice and equality and not be a copy of the dark rulers
November 22, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses that Muslim rulers should implement justice and equality and not be a copy of the dark rulers
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, renewed his emphasis on Muslim rulers to observe people’s rights and apply justice and equality between them. In a statement received by Shia Waves News Agency, today, the…
Promotion of Islamic concepts in calligraphy discussed in Pakistan
November 21, 2022
Promotion of Islamic concepts in calligraphy discussed in Pakistan
Several academics read papers and held discussions on the varied aspects of Islamic Art on the 2nd day of The Islamic Art Festival organized by Lahore Arts Council Alhamra and Pakistan Arts Council Karachi at Alhamra Arts Centre, The Mall.…
Human rights report monitors violations against Shia Muslims during 30 days
November 21, 2022
Human rights report monitors violations against Shia Muslims during 30 days
Shia Rights Watch International Organization has documented more than twenty violent and repressive terrorist attacks against Shia Muslims in seven Arab and Islamic countries during the month of November, in a dangerous escalation of attacks on the followers of Ahlulbayt…
In a flagrant violation of rights, Saudi authorities demolish the Shia Al-Harif Mosque in Al-Qatif
November 21, 2022
In a flagrant violation of rights, Saudi authorities demolish the Shia Al-Harif Mosque in Al-Qatif
Today, religious and popular circles in the Saudi city of Qatif denounced the authorities’ demolition of the Shia Al-Harif Mosque in the city, and offering its land for sale in a public auction under the supervision of the General Court.…