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Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation to distribute 100,000 Ramadan meals to disadvantaged families
April 6, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation to distribute 100,000 Ramadan meals to disadvantaged families
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation, for Relief and Development, affiliated to the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, and in partnership with IHC organization, has begun preparing Ramadan meals for this year. Mr. Abdul-Saheb…
Muslims worldwide rejoice over blessed birth of Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba
April 6, 2023
Muslims worldwide rejoice over blessed birth of Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba
Shia followers of AhlulBayet, peace be upon them, have celebrated the blessed birth anniversary of Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, which is marked on the 15th of the month of Ramadan. Muslims, in Arab and Muslim countries, have…
Iraq: Oil refinery inaugurates in Holy Karbala to reduce imports
April 5, 2023
Iraq: Oil refinery inaugurates in Holy Karbala to reduce imports
Iraq inaugurated an oil refinery in the central city of Karbala on Saturday, a project the government hopes will reduce its dependency on imports. Oil Minister Hayan Abdel Ghani announced the refinery had begun “commercial production” after an opening ceremony…
Myanmar navy arrests 130 Rohingya attempting to flee to Malaysia
April 5, 2023
Myanmar navy arrests 130 Rohingya attempting to flee to Malaysia
Nearly 130 Rohingya Muslims leaving Myanmar for Malaysia by boat were arrested by the junta’s navy in waters off Mon state on Sunday after brokers revealed information about them to local villagers, RFA said in a report. A resident said…
Saudi Arabia closes Umrah registration for the rest of blessed month of Ramadan
April 5, 2023
Saudi Arabia closes Umrah registration for the rest of blessed month of Ramadan
The Saudi newspaper “Okaz” revealed that it is no longer possible to receive new appointments for those wishing to perform the rituals of Umrah, whether for those coming from inside or outside the Kingdom, for the remaining days of the…
American breakfast-specialized restaurant ‘IHOP’ introduces new halal menu for Muslims
April 5, 2023
American breakfast-specialized restaurant ‘IHOP’ introduces new halal menu for Muslims
The International House of Pancakes, IHOP, on Route 46 in Totowa has introduced a new halal menu during Ramadan, meaning the customers can now enjoy items permissible under Islamic law, including turkey bacon and chicken. The place is already a…
Islamic Relief USA to distribute Ramadan food packs in Tulsa
April 5, 2023
Islamic Relief USA to distribute Ramadan food packs in Tulsa
Islamic Relief USA, a nonprofit humanitarian organization, recently distributed food boxes to disadvantaged people in the Tulsa metro area amid growing food insecurity in the country. These Ramadan packs included rice, dates, cooking oil, flour, pasta, and other items. According…
New study urges greenhouse emission cuts in Middle East, N Africa to reduce heat-related mortality
April 5, 2023
New study urges greenhouse emission cuts in Middle East, N Africa to reduce heat-related mortality
More than 80% of heat-related deaths predicted in the Middle East and North Africa could be averted if global warming is reduced to 2 degrees Celsius by the end of this century, according to new research published in The Lancet…
Kabul-based Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Complex organizes Iftar banquet to hundreds of families
April 5, 2023
Kabul-based Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Complex organizes Iftar banquet to hundreds of families
The Shiarzi-affiliated Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra Complex, based in Kabul, Afghanistan, launched an Iftar banquet for hundreds of families who are registered with this Complex. The Iftar banquet, launched on Saturday, the 10th of Ramadan 1444 AH, was attended by more…
East Africa: Sayyed al-Shahada Int’l Committee distributes hundreds of food baskets to Shia families
April 5, 2023
East Africa: Sayyed al-Shahada Int’l Committee distributes hundreds of food baskets to Shia families
As part of its charitable and philanthropic activities during the blessed month of Ramadan, the Sayyed al-Shahada International Committee headquarterd in the state of Kuwait, has distributed hundreds of food baskets to hundreds of Shia families in East Africa. It…