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As many as 74 percent of Bangladeshi citizens think that the Chinese government is repressive towards Uyghur Muslims while 24 per cent think that they are being persecuted just because of their religious identity, according to a survey. This survey…

The United Nations envoy to Afghanistan, Nasir Ahmad Faeq, called for the formation of a commission to investigate and report on targeted attacks against Shia Hazaras, which he described as “acts of genocide.” Khama Press reported, in details followed by…

The Al-Abbas Holy Shrine revealed the details of the Urban Development Project for the Old City of Karbala, while it confirmed the start of implementation of the first phase, which includes the construction works of the Umm al-Baneen (peace be…

Sheikh Salah Al-Helfi, on behalf of the Najaf Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, attended the symposium that was held by the Shia Endowment under the title of “Religious Tourism in Najaf and its…

A conference entitled “The Danger of Following Personal Interests of Preachers and Religious Leaders” concluded yesterday in the city of Birni-N’Konni, Niger. The 2-day event was attended by followers of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi.…

Husseini ceremonies continue to remember the pure Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, and their lives and sacrifices, in the city of Majunga, Madagascar. The Ahlulbayt Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority, continues to hold weekly Husseini ceremonies and various…

Although the subject gets little media coverage, the problem of food in French school cafeterias is a headache for many parents of Muslim students. Citing their version of secularism, some mayors have decided not to offer alternative menus in school…

Yesterday, large crowds of Shias from inside and outside Iraq commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of the great companion Saeed bin Jubair at his holy shrine in the Iraqi city of Wasit. The followers of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them)…

Greek media said that work has been completed for the construction of the first cemetery for Muslims in the Greek capital, Athens, according to Anatolia Agency. The newspaper “T Nea” reported that the construction of the first cemetery for Muslims…

The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) called on the Sudanese authorities to intervene to stop the massacres against civilians.  In a statement received by Shia Waves News Agency, the organization said that it had seen with great regret the press…