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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.…
Members of cultural and charitable institutions from Kuwait meet the son of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in the holy city of Qom
November 21, 2022
Members of cultural and charitable institutions from Kuwait meet the son of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in the holy city of Qom
The son of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Ayatollah Sayyid Hussein al-Shirazi, met with a group of members and officials of cultural and charitable institutions affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority in Kuwait. The meetings took place on Saturday,…
Group of Iraqi pilgrims traveling on foot arrives in Holy Qom
November 21, 2022
Group of Iraqi pilgrims traveling on foot arrives in Holy Qom
Sayyeda Fatima Al-Masouma Group from Thi Qar, Iraq has arrived in holy Qom, Iran. The followers of the Ahlulbayt travelled on foot from the city of Suq al-Shiyukh to the holy city of Qom to perform pilgrimage to Sayyeda Fatima…
Bahrain: Protests inside Jaw prison, rejecting ongoing restrictions policies
November 21, 2022
Bahrain: Protests inside Jaw prison, rejecting ongoing restrictions policies
Sources monitoring affairs of prisoners of conscience inside Jaw Central Prison in Bahrain confirmed that a number of political prisoners in Building 7 continue protesting due to continuing offense against scholars and prominent figures. Bahraini activist Youssef Al-Jamri said in…
On World Children’s Day, Shia children are victims to persecution and execution
November 21, 2022
On World Children’s Day, Shia children are victims to persecution and execution
Every year on November 20, people celebrate World Children’s Day to remember the day in 1959 when the UN General Assembly adopted the Declaration of the Rights of the Child and its ten principles. The day is observed worldwide to…
Shirazi-affiliated foundations provide Afghan families with financial assistance
November 21, 2022
Shirazi-affiliated foundations provide Afghan families with financial assistance
Foundations, centers and institutions affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Afghanistan continue to provide assistance to Afghan families. On Sunday, the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, said: “The honorable…
Human Rights Act amendment to protect religious communities ‘very disappointing’, says Commission
November 20, 2022
Human Rights Act amendment to protect religious communities ‘very disappointing’, says Commission
New Zealand announced on Saturday that it will amend the current law “to make sure religious communities feel safe and welcome”. Minister of Justice Kiri Allan said under the Human Rights Act 1993 it was already illegal to publish or…
Colombia: Growing interest in Islam and a long history of coexistence and tolerance
November 20, 2022
Colombia: Growing interest in Islam and a long history of coexistence and tolerance
Like other South American countries, the presence of Muslims in Colombia dates back to many decades ago. The Islamic presence in this country dates back to more than 500 years ago, specifically with the official discovery of the Americas, when…