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“Islam and Christianity share a commitment to a good life”, says Pope Francis
May 4, 2023
“Islam and Christianity share a commitment to a good life”, says Pope Francis
Pope Francis has called, today Thursday, for greater collaboration between Christianity and Islam in promoting peace and fighting extremism. In a meeting with Muslim leaders, the Pope highlighted the common commitment of both religions to a “good life” and warned…
Karbala: Local authorities pledge to boost tourism, provide best services to pilgrims
May 4, 2023
Karbala: Local authorities pledge to boost tourism, provide best services to pilgrims
The Governor of Holy Karbala, Nsaif Al-Khattabi, said on Wednesday, that the local government is dedicating more efforts to provide the best services to the pilgrims of Imam Hussein and Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas, peace be upon them. During presiding over…
New report says Chinese authorities detain, interrogate Uyghur Muslims for possession of Quran
May 4, 2023
New report says Chinese authorities detain, interrogate Uyghur Muslims for possession of Quran
A recent report by Human Rights Watch (HRW) exposed how possessing religious texts, such as the Quran, is being used as a reason for the interrogation and detention of Uighur Muslims. The report alleges that Chinese authorities are using high-tech…
20 bodies of Iraq’s Speicher Massacre victims delivered to their families
May 4, 2023
20 bodies of Iraq’s Speicher Massacre victims delivered to their families
The Iraqi Ministry of Health has delivered, today Thursday, the bodies of 20 soldiers of the Speicher Massacre to their families. The victims were killed by ISIS terrorist group near the Speicher military base in Iraq’s Tikrit province in 2014.…
Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iraq
May 4, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iraq
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafi has met the Pakistani Ambassador to Iraq, Ahmed Amjed Ali, and his accompanying delegation. Ayatollah Al-Najafi stressed, during the meeting, the importance of consolidating mutual collaboration and bilateral relations between Iraq and Pakistan. In a…
UN: Nearly 260 million people faced acute food shortage in 2022
May 3, 2023
UN: Nearly 260 million people faced acute food shortage in 2022
Conflicts, climate change, severe impact of the Corona pandemic and the ongoing war in Ukraine forced 258 million people in 58 countries into acute food shortage on 2022, according to the Global Report on Food Crises. The UN-founded organization said…
Patron-in-Chief of Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan lauds workers’ struggle and efforts
May 3, 2023
Patron-in-Chief of Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan lauds workers’ struggle and efforts
On the occasion of Labour Day Sayed Sajjid Ali Naqvi said that the problems of the workers should be solved on a priority basis and this day reminds humanity of the struggle of the workers. ‘it is our responsibility to…
Central chairman of Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan honors students of Gilgit-Baltistan
May 3, 2023
Central chairman of Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan honors students of Gilgit-Baltistan
Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan Central Secretary General Allama Dr. Shabbir Hasan Maithmi organised an Eid Milan Party for the students of Gilgit- Baltistan living in Rawalpindi Islamabad. The students were urged to also give religious education equal importance as religion with secular…
“Who is Hussein?” organization launches medical fair for homeless in Florida
May 3, 2023
“Who is Hussein?” organization launches medical fair for homeless in Florida
The UK-based “Who is Hussain?” organization has launched a health fair for the community’s homeless population in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. According to the official website of the organization, the Miami team in collaboration with medical students, nurses, optometrists, and physical…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation digs well to deliver water to Afghan Shia families
May 3, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation digs well to deliver water to Afghan Shia families
The Karbala-based Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has responded to the calls of Afghan Shia families who are in dire need of fresh water in their residential areas. The Foundation’s administration said in a statement to Shia Waves…