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Millions of pilgrims commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her) in Najaf
December 8, 2022
Millions of pilgrims commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her) in Najaf
Today, Thursday, millions of mourners from inside and outside the holy city of Najaf participated in commemorating the painful martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her) at Imam Ali Holy Shrine. Thousands of mourners also attended the…
New research details finds Xinxiang-based suppliers linked to forced labor
December 7, 2022
New research details finds Xinxiang-based suppliers linked to forced labor
The new research, by Sheffield Hallam University’s Helena Kennedy Centre for International Justice and NomoGaia, a nongovernmental organization, details Xinjiang’s role in the production of metals critical to auto manufacturing, including aluminum, steel, and copper, as well as the region’s…
Activists protest in Tokyo to silently highlight sufferings of China’s Uyghurs
December 7, 2022
Activists protest in Tokyo to silently highlight sufferings of China’s Uyghurs
Demonstrations have been taking place across the world over the large-scale repression of the Uyghur Muslim population living in Xinjiang by the Chinese government amounting to “crimes against humanity.” Recently, on December 3, a few activists gathered in Tokyo to…
Grand Ayatollah Sistani receives UN Representative for Alliance of Civilizations
December 7, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Sistani receives UN Representative for Alliance of Civilizations
Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani received, today Wednesday, in his house in holy Najaf the High Representative for the United Nations Alliance of Civilizations who is tasked with putting a plan on the protection of religious sites, and the…
Shirazi-affiliated foundations and centers worldwide commemorate martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa
December 7, 2022
Shirazi-affiliated foundations and centers worldwide commemorate martyrdom of Lady Fatima al-Zahraa
Foundations and centers affiliated to the Shirazi Religious Authority in Iraq and the world have held mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (peace be upon her). The Shirazi-affiliated Fatimiya Committee in the holy city of…
World urged to help Afghanistan deal with worst-ever food crisis
December 7, 2022
World urged to help Afghanistan deal with worst-ever food crisis
Experts blamed poor Taliban governance and international policies for the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan where more than 90 percent of the households go hungry, says a report published on Monday. The UN World Food Programme (WFP) has already described this…
Construction works continue on the project of Imam Sahib al-Zaman Courtyard at Al-Kadhumain Holy Shrine
December 7, 2022
Construction works continue on the project of Imam Sahib al-Zaman Courtyard at Al-Kadhumain Holy Shrine
Construction works are ongoing on the project of Imam Sahib al-Zaman Courtyard at Al-Kadhumain Holy Shrine, which is located on the western side of the holy shrine, as part of a series of projects for the expansion and development of…
The International Nonviolence Organization condemns the crime of targeting worshipers in Nigeria
December 7, 2022
The International Nonviolence Organization condemns the crime of targeting worshipers in Nigeria
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, condemned the terrorist crime that targeted worshipers in Maigamji, Nigerian state of Katsina, calling on the authorities to shoulder their responsibilities in protecting civilians. The organization stated in a statement, of which the Shia…
Shia organizations call on all Muslims to provide relief to the families affected by Pakistan’s torrential rains
December 7, 2022
Shia organizations call on all Muslims to provide relief to the families affected by Pakistan’s torrential rains
Today, Wednesday, several Shia organizations from around the world called for emergency support for Muslim families in Pakistan affected by torrential rains and floods that struck large areas of the country. A joint statement issued by these organizations, followed by…
Shia Waves News Agency monitors active religious activities around the world to teach children the principles of Islam
December 7, 2022
Shia Waves News Agency monitors active religious activities around the world to teach children the principles of Islam
Today, Shia Waves News Agency monitored a remarkable educational activity for a number of Islamic schools and educational centers around the world, to teach young children the principles of Islam. In Japan, the first online school to teach children the…