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Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Affirms Inevitability of Imam Mahdi’s Reappearance (peace be upon him) —————————– During his daily scholarly session on Tuesday, 14th of Sha‘ban 1447 AH, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husayni Shirazi addressed theological and jurisprudential questions from attendees, including…

Afghan Shia Youth Group Condemns Taliban Removal of Mid-Sha‘ban Flags ——————————– The Afghan Shia Youth Assembly has strongly condemned the Taliban’s actions to remove flags and other religious symbols associated with Mid-Sha‘ban celebrations, calling the measures a clear violation of…

Al-Sahla Mosque Launches 19th Annual “Baqiyat Allah Cultural Festival” with Large Public Turnout ——————————————— The Secretariat of the Grand Al-Sahla Mosque in Kufa inaugurated the 19th edition of the annual “Baqiyat Allah Cultural Festival” on Tuesday, February 3, coinciding with…

Shiite Communities Commemorate 13th Anniversary of the Killing of Sheikh Hassan Shehata ———————————— Shiite Muslims marked the 13th anniversary of the killing of Islamic preacher Sheikh Hassan Shehata, recalling his religious activism and public positions, as well as ongoing concerns…

Austrian Expert Warns School Headscarf Ban May Violate Privacy Rights ———————————————– Austrian human rights expert Manfred Nowak has warned that banning the wearing of headscarves for girls under the age of 14 in schools could constitute a violation of the…

WHO Warns of Rising Childhood Obesity, Urges Schools to Take Immediate Action —————————————————– The World Health Organization (WHO) has warned of a rapid global increase in overweight and obesity rates among children, describing the trend as a growing public health…

Large Quranic Gathering Held in Herat to Mark the Birth Anniversary of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him) ————————————- A large Quranic gathering was held in the Afghan city of Herat to commemorate the blessed night of mid-Sha‘ban, marking the…

Three Nights of Sha‘ban Celebrations Held at Imam Sadiq Center in Denmark as Shia Communities Mark Holy Birth Anniversaries —————————————- The Imam Sadiq (peace be upon him) Center, a religious and cultural institution affiliated with the Marjai’yya, concluded three consecutive…

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Nearness to Imam Mahdi Is Achieved Through Deeds and Commitment ———————————————- Senior Shiite religious authority Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi has stressed that true nearness to Imam al-Mahdi (peace be upon him) is not achieved through…

Al-Askari Holy Shrine Finalizes Preparations to Distribute Record-Breaking Cake for Mid-Sha’ban Celebrations —————————– The Al-Askari Holy Shrine in Samarra has finalized its preparations for a unique initiative to distribute the largest cake of its kind to pilgrims. The event is…