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Sweden-based Shia centers, husseiniyas establish Ashura ceremonies
July 24, 2023
Sweden-based Shia centers, husseiniyas establish Ashura ceremonies
The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in the Swedish capital Stockholm and other cities, including Trollhattan and Malmo, held mourning ceremonies in memory of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The ceremonies were established…
Children begin new school year in Rohingya refugee camps, UNICEF
July 24, 2023
Children begin new school year in Rohingya refugee camps, UNICEF
The UNICEF has said in a statement that classrooms in the Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh are filling up today with children, excited on the first day of school, confirming a record 300,000 children are enrolled for the 2023/24 school…
Outer area of Holy Shrine of Amir al-Momineen covered with red carpet
July 23, 2023
Outer area of Holy Shrine of Amir al-Momineen covered with red carpet
The outer area of the sacred shrine of Amir al-Momineen, peace be upon him, was covered with carpet to hold the mourning ceremony of Husseini Ashura as magnificently as possible. For this purpose, more than 23,000 square meters of red…
Turkish municipality carries out another racist act against Syrian refugees
July 23, 2023
Turkish municipality carries out another racist act against Syrian refugees
News sources announced that the Turkish authorities, in continuation of their racist actions against Syrian refugees aimed at forcing them to leave the country, removed Arabic words from the signs in the city of Adana. The “Turkey Now” website announced…
India: 27 bodies recovered, dozens still missing in massive landslide
July 23, 2023
India: 27 bodies recovered, dozens still missing in massive landslide
Local officials confirmed that hundreds of rescuers have recovered 27 dead bodies as they pushed on with a fourth day of searching for many people still missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslide in a village in western India. 78…
26 killed, dozens missing due to seasonal rains in Afghanistan
July 23, 2023
26 killed, dozens missing due to seasonal rains in Afghanistan
Heavy flooding from seasonal rains in Afghanistan has killed at least 26 people and left dozens missing, according to a Taliban spokesman and local officials. Government spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid said Sunday that around 40 people are missing after the flash…
Honourable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continues to hold Ashura mourning ceremonies
July 23, 2023
Honourable house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continues to hold Ashura mourning ceremonies
Ashura mourning ceremonies have begun in the house of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Qom. A statement by His Eminence’s office, received by Shia Waves News Agency, said that “Grand…
Michigan-based husseiniyas, Islamic centers call for wide participation in Ashura rituals
July 23, 2023
Michigan-based husseiniyas, Islamic centers call for wide participation in Ashura rituals
The presidents and managers of husseiniyas and Islamic centers in the US state of Michigan, have urged the followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to actively participate in the Husseini ceremonies to recall the tragic battle of al-Taff. The…
Shia Rights Watch calls on Shia mourners to take preventive measures against terrorist attacks
July 23, 2023
Shia Rights Watch calls on Shia mourners to take preventive measures against terrorist attacks
The Shia Rights Watch (SRW), a non-profit organization that defends Shia rights around the world, called today Sunday on the organizers of the Husseini rituals and ceremonies across the world to take preventive measures to avoid being targeted by terrorist…
More than 87,000 Indians renounced citizenship till June in 2023
July 23, 2023
More than 87,000 Indians renounced citizenship till June in 2023
As many as 87,026 Indians gave up their citizenship till June this year, with more than 17.50 lakh people giving up their Indian citizenship since 2011, according to the Economic Times. “The number of Indian nationals exploring the global workplace…