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Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s next project: 2030 Vision of Holy Karbala… 50 million pilgrims on Arbaeen
October 23, 2022
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation’s next project: 2030 Vision of Holy Karbala… 50 million pilgrims on Arbaeen
The Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, which is affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, held its regular weekly meeting headed by the Foundation’s Chairman, His Eminence Sheikh Mustafa al-Muhammadi,…
The first Shia mosque in Central Africa
October 23, 2022
The first Shia mosque in Central Africa
Located in the city of Douala, the economic capital of Cameroon, is the Imam Hussein Mosque (peace be upon him). The mosque is the only Shia mosque in the city and the first in Central Africa. In the year 2000,…
Georgia: Conference on “Shia cultural production”, researcher cites “Shia Voice” competition as influential media activity
October 23, 2022
Georgia: Conference on “Shia cultural production”, researcher cites “Shia Voice” competition as influential media activity
Shia Muslim and Christian media professionals, filmmakers and researchers succeeded in communicating important Shia concepts and issues to the world, through their participation in the conference (Material, Ritual, and Senses: The Dynamic World of Lived Shia Islam), hosted by the…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates right to expression, warns of its suppression
October 23, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi reiterates right to expression, warns of its suppression
The Shirazi Religious Authority has never ceased defending the Shias of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them), and all humanity in establishing their religious rituals and ensuring a decent life, but also demanding their legitimate and legal right to freedom of…
Imam Hussein Media Group receives delegation of al-Shaaer TV Group
October 22, 2022
Imam Hussein Media Group receives delegation of al-Shaaer TV Group
The General Manager of Imam Hussein Media Group, Hojjat al-Islam Sheikh Mustafa Al-Muhammadi, received the General Manager of the al-Shaaer Int’l Media Group and his accompanying delegation.The managers of the two Shia channels discussed their plans and strategies to convey…
UN experts: End racism to advance health and other human rights
October 22, 2022
UN experts: End racism to advance health and other human rights
Eliminating racism and disparities in health status resulting from racial discrimination, xenophobia and intolerance is central to global efforts to advance the right to health and other human rights, a UN expert told the General Assembly on Thursday, October 20th.…
Devastation in South Sudan following fourth year of historic floods
October 22, 2022
Devastation in South Sudan following fourth year of historic floods
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is urging international support for humanitarian efforts in South Sudan in the face of record-breaking rains and floods for a fourth consecutive year, and the threat of worse to come as the climate crisis accelerates.…
WFP: Number of Lebanese dependent on food aid dramatically increasing
October 22, 2022
WFP: Number of Lebanese dependent on food aid dramatically increasing
The United Nations World Food Program (WFP) continues to expand its aid campaign in Lebanon at a time when the country is grappling with one of the worst economic crises in the world, with more than half of the Lebanese…
First all-blind football team in Holy Karbala
October 22, 2022
First all-blind football team in Holy Karbala
Last week, Karbala witnessed the establishment of the first football team for the blind in Iraq. The head of the Iraqi Al-Siraj Association for the Blind, Othman Al-Kinani, said in a press interview that “the first football team for the…
First Islamic Sharia compliant account launched in Uganda
October 22, 2022
First Islamic Sharia compliant account launched in Uganda
Uganda’s Finance Trust Bank on Thursday October 20th launched the country’s first Islamic Sharia compliant account called ‘Halal’. Prominent Muslim personalities attended the launch event held in the country’s capital Kampala. Percy Lubega, head of business development at the bank,…