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400-year-old Hussainiya in India obtains official approval to construct external wall
April 6, 2024
400-year-old Hussainiya in India obtains official approval to construct external wall
The Indian daily newspaper “The Hindu” reported that representatives of the Shia community in the country have successfully obtained government approval to build an external wall to protect the oldest Shia Hussainiya in Indian history from encroachment under the guise…
Shia representatives in Kuwait’s parliament increase in recent national elections
April 6, 2024
Shia representatives in Kuwait’s parliament increase in recent national elections
Parliamentary elections were held in Kuwait the day before yesterday, Thursday, with participation from voters in various regions of the country. The elections aimed to choose new members to represent the citizens in the Kuwaiti National Assembly, which is the…
New York agrees to pay $17.5M over forced hijab removal by police
April 6, 2024
New York agrees to pay $17.5M over forced hijab removal by police
New York City has agreed to a groundbreaking settlement, paying $17.5 million to resolve a lawsuit filed by two Muslim women who said that their rights were violated when police forced them to remove their hijabs during their arrests, the…
Afghan political activists to be publicly arrested as Taliban cracks down on opposition voices
April 6, 2024
Afghan political activists to be publicly arrested as Taliban cracks down on opposition voices
Following the implementation of extensive bans against political movements, the Ministry of Justice of the Taliban has declared any activity under the title of a political party illegal. The group, which canceled the directorate of political parties in the Ministry…
China making efforts to prevent Uyghurs from fasting through feasts, patrols
April 6, 2024
China making efforts to prevent Uyghurs from fasting through feasts, patrols
Chinese authorities in Xinjiang are using festivals and surveillance to prevent Uyghur Muslims from fasting, praying and observing Ramadan, RFA reported in an article. They organized arts events, outdoor feasts, and distributed free food, while also holding communal meetings to…
Worrying intelligence indicates IS gaining strength in Syria
April 6, 2024
Worrying intelligence indicates IS gaining strength in Syria
The Islamic State terror group is making a comeback in Syria, launching numerous attacks against forces loyal to President Bashar al-Assad, VOA reported in an article yesterday. Recent data from U.S. Central Command shows that there are about 2,500 Islamic…
Shias revive last Friday night of Holy Ramadan at Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
April 5, 2024
Shias revive last Friday night of Holy Ramadan at Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
Thousands of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, revived the last Friday night of the blessed month of Ramadan at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Holy Karbala, Iraq. According to Shia Waves…
In support of their Imams, Shias mark “World Al-Askariyain Victory Day”
April 5, 2024
In support of their Imams, Shias mark “World Al-Askariyain Victory Day”
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, have observed the “World Al-Askariyain Victory Day”, which is marked on the last Friday of the blessed month of Ramadan, to express support to their Infallible Imams, peace be upon them. Al-Wala’…
American man sentenced to 37 years in prison for anti-Muslim hate attack
April 5, 2024
American man sentenced to 37 years in prison for anti-Muslim hate attack
The US Department of Justice has reported that an American man was sentenced to 37 years in prison for committing a hate crime, after carrying out a deadly attack on Muslims in the state of Texas. The Department’s website stated…
Weather experts project 23 storms for ‘extremely active’ Atlantic hurricane season
April 5, 2024
Weather experts project 23 storms for ‘extremely active’ Atlantic hurricane season
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season is expected to be “extremely active,” with forecasters predicting 23 storms, 11 of which could become major hurricanes, VOA reported. This increase is due to warm ocean temperatures and weather patterns that are less likely…