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New social media law requiring parental consent comes into effect in Texas
September 5, 2024
New social media law requiring parental consent comes into effect in Texas
A new law has taken effect in Texas that requires parental approval for a child to create a social media account, news reports said. Gov. Greg Abbott signed House Bill 18 into law last year, and it went into effect…
At least 7 migrants rescued, 21 others missing after boat capsizes off Italian island
September 5, 2024
At least 7 migrants rescued, 21 others missing after boat capsizes off Italian island
At least seven people have been rescued, while 21 others are still missing after their boat capsized near the island of Lampedusa, according to the Italian coast guard. The survivors, all Syrian nationals, were found on a partially submerged boat…
Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in India stresses importance of maintaining Imam Hussein’s rituals
September 5, 2024
Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in India stresses importance of maintaining Imam Hussein’s rituals
The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Shirazi, in India, Hujjat al-Islam Sayed Saif Abbas, emphasized the importance of continuing to commemorate the rituals of the Master of Martyrs, peace be upon him, and ensuring that…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Spreading the teachings of Holy Quran and Ahlulbayt is an obligation on all Muslims
September 5, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Spreading the teachings of Holy Quran and Ahlulbayt is an obligation on all Muslims
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized the importance of spreading the teachings of the Holy Quran and the Infallible Imams, peace be upon them, to all people around the world, stressing that this is an…
Rwanda sees significant increase in Muslim population, Mufti says
September 5, 2024
Rwanda sees significant increase in Muslim population, Mufti says
Rwanda sees a significant increase in the number of new Muslims, with an estimated 1,000 people converting to Islam every month, according to Sheikh Musa Sindayigaya, the Mufti of Rwanda and head of the Supreme Council for Islamic Affairs. This…
Images document magnificent scenes during Arbaeen mourning procession in Seattle
September 5, 2024
Images document magnificent scenes during Arbaeen mourning procession in Seattle
Images captured by Shia followers of Ahlulbayt in Seattle, USA, documented significant and powerful moments during their mourning procession in honor of the Holy Arbaeen of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him. Shia communities gathered at Kerry Park in downtown…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine holds ceremony to replace black flag atop holy dome with red one
September 5, 2024
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine holds ceremony to replace black flag atop holy dome with red one
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, held a ceremony yesterday to replace the black banner of the dome with the red one, following the end of the months of sorrow, Muharram and Safar, It is worth…
Kyrgyzstan Hosts National Quran Memorization Competition for Girls
September 5, 2024
Kyrgyzstan Hosts National Quran Memorization Competition for Girls
Kyrgyzstan is hosting a national Holy Quran memorization contest for girls, with 270 contestants participating in the preliminary rounds. The competition spans seven provinces and two cities, in which participants compete in four categories: memorizing the entire Quran, 20 Juzes,…
Far-Right Victory in Thuringia Raises Concerns for Migrants
September 5, 2024
Far-Right Victory in Thuringia Raises Concerns for Migrants
The recent electoral success of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Thuringia, where the party secured nearly 33% of the vote, has heightened anxiety among migrants, Arab News reported yesterday. Many fear that rising nationalism will lead to increased…
Global Plastic Pollution Reaches 57 Million Tons Annually
September 5, 2024
Global Plastic Pollution Reaches 57 Million Tons Annually
A new study reveals that the world generates 57 million tons of plastic pollution each year, with over two-thirds originating from the Global South, VOA reported in an article published on Wednesday. Researchers from the University of Leeds found that…