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Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Al-Haeri announces that he will not continue to address the responsibility of a religious authority
August 29, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Al-Haeri announces that he will not continue to address the responsibility of a religious authority
The religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Kadhim Al-Haeri, announced that he would not continue to address the responsibility of a religious authority, due to aging and diseases. His Eminence stated in a statement published by his office, “It is clear…
Nigeria: Police attack Husseini mourners in Ashura procession
August 29, 2022
Nigeria: Police attack Husseini mourners in Ashura procession
Dozens were killed and injured as a result of the Nigerian police shooting at a mourning procession commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the north of the country. Media sources in Nigeria reported that…
Imam Shirazi World Foundation calls on Shias to help the affected people in Pakistan
August 29, 2022
Imam Shirazi World Foundation calls on Shias to help the affected people in Pakistan
The Imam Shirazi World Foundation has called on Shias to help those affected in Pakistan by the recent floods. In a statement received by Shia Waves News Agency, the Foundation stated that it had received news of the natural disaster…
Libraries of Imam Hussain and Imam Redha Holy Shrines to expand cooperation
August 29, 2022
Libraries of Imam Hussain and Imam Redha Holy Shrines to expand cooperation
The special library of the Holy Prophet’s Infallible Household in Imam Redha Holy Shrine, northeastern Iran, has signed an MOU with the library of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, in a bid to expand cooperation. Deputy of Organization…
Holy Karbala Health Directorate puts emergency plan for upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 28, 2022
Holy Karbala Health Directorate puts emergency plan for upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage
Today, Sunday, the health directorate of holy Karbala has announced its emergency plan for the upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Director-General of the Karbala Health Department, Sabah Al-Moussawi, said in a statement received by…
Symposium for group of female students in Madagascar
August 28, 2022
Symposium for group of female students in Madagascar
The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Madagascar, His Eminence Sheikh Muhammad Radhi Wasram, announced the organization of an educational trip for a number of female students. Wasram said in a statement to…
Bahrain imposes restrictions on those wishing to travel as the Arbaeen Pilgrimage approaches
August 28, 2022
Bahrain imposes restrictions on those wishing to travel as the Arbaeen Pilgrimage approaches
With the pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, approaching, and thousands of Shia citizens from Bahrain are preparing to visit the holy shrines in Iraq, the Department of Nationality, Passports and Residence Affairs of the Ministry of Interior…
The first steps of the Arbaeen Walk towards Karbala start from the far south of Iraq
August 28, 2022
The first steps of the Arbaeen Walk towards Karbala start from the far south of Iraq
Al-Faw district in Basra province witnessed the launch of the first steps towards the holy city of Karbala, to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Security forces were deployed on various roads taken by the…
Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi prepares for upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 27, 2022
Mission of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi prepares for upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Mission of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, the Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in the holy city of Karbala, prepares to provide its activities on the Arbaeen Pilgrimage. The Mission, in a statement received by Shia Waves…
Iraq: University students’ procession launched to revive Husseini Cause
August 27, 2022
Iraq: University students’ procession launched to revive Husseini Cause
Today, in Karbala, the annual united mourning procession of the Iraqi universities students was launched to revive the Husseini Cause. “Today, a large number of Iraqi university students gather, along with their professors, to renew their condolences to Imam Hussein,…