NEWS
French high school goes on strike over “Islamophobic” abaya ban
September 8, 2023
French high school goes on strike over “Islamophobic” abaya ban
According to Aljazeera, teachers and students of a French high school have gone on strike in protest against the government’s decision to ban abaya and qamis in public schools. “We want to distance ourselves from the government’s Islamophobic policy,” said…
Global newspaper reports experience of two converts during Arbaeen Pilgrimage
September 8, 2023
Global newspaper reports experience of two converts during Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The online newspaper “The World”, released a new report in which it told the story of the two converts (Kaniz Fatima Alawi and Liseth Diaz) from Colombia, and their experience of participating in the ceremonies commemorating the Arbaeen of Imam…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi extends thanks, appreciation to Iraqis for their selfless services during Arbaeen
September 8, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi extends thanks, appreciation to Iraqis for their selfless services during Arbaeen
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has extended his thanks and appreciation to the people of Iraq for their selflessness, sacrifices and services during the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon…
Clashes with rebels in Burkina Faso kill at least 53 soldiers, volunteers
September 7, 2023
Clashes with rebels in Burkina Faso kill at least 53 soldiers, volunteers
At least 53 members of Burkina Faso’s security forces, seventeen soldiers and 36 volunteers, have been killed during heavy clashes with rebel fighters on Monday in Koumbri commune in Yatenga province, according to a statement by the army. The security…
International Federation of Journalists: Arrest, violence against Afghan journalists increased
September 7, 2023
International Federation of Journalists: Arrest, violence against Afghan journalists increased
The International Federation of Journalists has condemned the repression of journalists in Afghanistan under the control of the Taliban, and has demanded the immediate release of all detained media workers. This federation is concerned that the number of arrest cases…
EU member states see 30% increase in asylum requests, says EUAA
September 6, 2023
EU member states see 30% increase in asylum requests, says EUAA
The European Union Agency for Asylum (EUAA) has announced a 30% increase in the registration of asylum requests in EU member states in the first six months of this year. According to EUAA officials, about 519,000 asylum applications were registered…
Iraqi parachutist flies flag of Imam Hussein over crowds of Arbaeen pilgrims
September 6, 2023
Iraqi parachutist flies flag of Imam Hussein over crowds of Arbaeen pilgrims
In a video published on social media, an Iraqi parachutist flew the symbolic flag of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, over the large crowd of pilgrims moving towards the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the Arbaeen pilgrimage. According…
Maysan Governor awards Imam Hussein Media Group certificate of appreciation
September 6, 2023
Maysan Governor awards Imam Hussein Media Group certificate of appreciation
On Tuesday, September 5, Maysan Governor presented a certificate of appreciation to Imam Hussein Media Group for its creativity and success as a Shia media, as well as its great contribution in covering news and events related to the commemoration…
More than 22 million pilgrims participated in Hosseini Arbaeen 2023 from all over the world
September 6, 2023
More than 22 million pilgrims participated in Hosseini Arbaeen 2023 from all over the world
According to statistics announced by Abalfazl al-Abbas Holy Shrine, the number of Arbaeen 2023 pilgrims was 1 million more than last year, reaching 22,019,146 people. This organization added that the mentioned figure is based on the statistical analysis of the…
750 local, foreign journalists in Holy Karbala to cover Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage ceremonies
September 6, 2023
750 local, foreign journalists in Holy Karbala to cover Holy Arba’een Pilgrimage ceremonies
The director of the Iraqi Journalists Federation — the Holy Karbala Office, Hussein Al-Shammari, has revealed the number of local and foreign journalists who came to the holy city to cover the ceremonies of the Arabeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein,…