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Famous Iranian designer of holy shrines passes away in America
December 20, 2022
Famous Iranian designer of holy shrines passes away in America
The famous Iranian architect Iraj Etisam passed away at the age of 92, after a journey full of giving and achievements. According to information obtained by Shia Waves News Agency, “the architect and urban planner, Iraj Etisam, died yesterday evening,…
Int’l Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, condemns threats aimed at Canadian journalists
December 20, 2022
Int’l Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, condemns threats aimed at Canadian journalists
The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) condemned the threats against journalists in Canada, calling on the authorities to shoulder their legal responsibilities by addressing those who launched hate speech. The organization said in a statement that it had seen reports…
Only three days until the screening of the film “The Lady of Heaven” on international platforms in 20 languages
December 20, 2022
Only three days until the screening of the film “The Lady of Heaven” on international platforms in 20 languages
The makers of the international cinematic film (The Lady of Heaven), which tells part of the oppression subjected by Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her) and her blessed biography, announced the date of its screening on international film platforms.…
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani lauds victories achieved by Iraqis over ISIS
December 19, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani lauds victories achieved by Iraqis over ISIS
Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani emphasized the greatness of the victory that the Iraqis achieved during the battles on liberating the country from ISIS. This came during His Eminence’s meeting with Mr. Christian Richter, head of the United Nations…
Nine Iraqi policemen martyred in blast near northern city of Kirkuk
December 19, 2022
Nine Iraqi policemen martyred in blast near northern city of Kirkuk
At least nine federal police officers were martyred, yesterday, in a bombing in north-central Iraq near the oil-rich city of Kirkuk, security officials said. The bomb struck the policemen’s convoy near the village of Safra, about 30km (20 miles) southwest…
Pakistan: Muslim Unity Council provides assistance to people affected by recent floods
December 19, 2022
Pakistan: Muslim Unity Council provides assistance to people affected by recent floods
The Muslim Unity Council in Pakistan announced the continuation of its activities to provide assistance to the Shias affected by the floods in the country and to rehabilitate them, after the great losses they suffered. The council said in a…
British media delegation visits Imam Hussein Media Group in Holy Karbala
December 19, 2022
British media delegation visits Imam Hussein Media Group in Holy Karbala
The Director-General of Imam Hussein Media Group (IHMG), Mr. Raouf al-Hakim, urged Shia media professionals and activists in Britain to intensify their efforts to spread the culture and teachings of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in the society and to…
The house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi participates in funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Al-Rohani
December 19, 2022
The house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi participates in funeral ceremony of Ayatollah Al-Rohani
A delegation from the house of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, on Sunday, participated in the holy city of Qom, in the funeral ceremonies of the late Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Muhammad Sadiq al-Rohani.…
Human rights violations in Bahrain raise the cry of Europeans and condemnations again
December 19, 2022
Human rights violations in Bahrain raise the cry of Europeans and condemnations again
The European Parliament’s adoption of a draft resolution calling on Bahrain to immediately and unconditionally release Bahraini-Danish human rights defender Abdulhadi Al-Khawaja and all other political prisoners constituted a new European condemnation of the human rights violations committed by the…
More than 100 Rohingya refugees rescued in Sri Lankan waters
December 19, 2022
More than 100 Rohingya refugees rescued in Sri Lankan waters
104 Rohingya were rescued by the Sri Lankan navy after their boat ran aground off the Indian Ocean island’s northern coast, an official said on Monday, as members of the Muslim minority continue to flee violence in Myanmar and languish…