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ISIS most serious threat to Afghanistan, region; new UN report says
August 14, 2023
ISIS most serious threat to Afghanistan, region; new UN report says
The Secretary General of the United Nations said in a report to the Security Council of this organization that ISIS has increased its “operational capacity” in Afghanistan and is a serious threat to Afghanistan and the region. The report expresses…
Cape Town hosts public event to recall Imam Hussein’s selfless sacrifices
August 14, 2023
Cape Town hosts public event to recall Imam Hussein’s selfless sacrifices
The Cape Town Islamic Educational Centre and Cape Town Ulama Board hosted a public event on Sunday 6th August 2023 at the Masjidul Kareem Hall in Eagle Park, where prominent Sunni scholars discussed the pivotal events of Imam Hussain and…
Holy Karbala Governor announces readiness for Arba’een Pilgrimage
August 14, 2023
Holy Karbala Governor announces readiness for Arba’een Pilgrimage
The Governor of the holy city of Karbala, Eng. Nsaif al-Khattabi, has confirmed that all concerned departments and authorities are exerting efforts to complete preparations and plans for the coming Arba’een Pilgrimage. Al-Kattabi said in the Arba’een Annual Conference that,…
Group of German converts visit Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Holy Najaf
August 14, 2023
Group of German converts visit Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Holy Najaf
A group of German converts from the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, performed pilgrimage to the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Najaf. The German Shia devotees also visited Al-Kufa…
Iran: Shahcheragh shrine in Shiraz comes under successive two-stage armed attacks, killing 1, wounding 8
August 14, 2023
Iran: Shahcheragh shrine in Shiraz comes under successive two-stage armed attacks, killing 1, wounding 8
News sources revealed on Sunday, August 13th, that there were two stages of terrorist attacks at around 19:00 local time in the Shahcheragh Shrine of Ahmad bin Musa, peace be upon them, in Shiraz. Based on the initial reports, it…
Shirazi Foundation sends message to Islamic governments on Int’l Youth Day
August 13, 2023
Shirazi Foundation sends message to Islamic governments on Int’l Youth Day
The Shirazi Foundation has sent a message to the Islamic governments on the occasion of the International Youth Day, calling on them to pay attention to this important segment and work to provide the elements for success within their communities,…
Holy Karbala Government calls on central government to allocate funds to restore Arba’een roads
August 13, 2023
Holy Karbala Government calls on central government to allocate funds to restore Arba’een roads
The First Deputy Governor of Holy Karbala, Jassim al-Fatlawi, called on the central government in Baghdad to allocate funds to reconstruct the roads for the honorable pilgrims who come on-foot for the Arba’een Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon…
Shirazi-affiliated centers continue their humanitarian activities to assist Afghan families
August 13, 2023
Shirazi-affiliated centers continue their humanitarian activities to assist Afghan families
The official website of the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi said on Saturday that the Afghanistan-based Shirazi centers and organizations continue to provide their humanitarian assistance to disadvantaged families. The website added that, “In Mazar-i-Sharif, the…
At least seven people dead as mosque collapses in Nigeria
August 13, 2023
At least seven people dead as mosque collapses in Nigeria
Local officials confirmed that a mosque in the Nigerian city of Zaria had collapsed on Friday during prayers, killing at least seven people. They added that hundreds of worshippers were in the building at the time of prayer. An investigation…
Even Time is political in the Muslim province of China
August 13, 2023
Even Time is political in the Muslim province of China
China is among the countries where time is political! This situation means Muslims of Xinjiang province are in a state of confusion. According to reports, the summer sunset in Kashgar, the capital of the Muslim-majority Xinjiang province, is around midnight.…