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The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Majunga opens free “campus housing” for Shia university students
July 2, 2022
The Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Majunga opens free “campus housing” for Shia university students
A group of followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Majunga, Madagascar, celebrated the inauguration of two residential buildings with the efforts of the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in the…
With efforts from the Shirazi Religious Authority, a second well dug in Mazar-i-Sharif to secure the needs of Shia families
July 2, 2022
With efforts from the Shirazi Religious Authority, a second well dug in Mazar-i-Sharif to secure the needs of Shia families
Joy entered the hearts of hundreds of Afghan Shia families in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, after the opening of a new well for them to cover their necessary water needs, which coincided with the marriage anniversary of Imam Ali and…
At least 5 killed in magnitude 6.1 earthquake in southern Iran
July 2, 2022
At least 5 killed in magnitude 6.1 earthquake in southern Iran
At least five people have died and dozens of others injured after at least three earthquakes with a preliminary magnitude of more than six hit the province of Hormozgan in southern Iran. Two of the strongest shocks were registered at…
Iran: Shia cleric shot, wounded in city of Isfahan
July 2, 2022
Iran: Shia cleric shot, wounded in city of Isfahan
A Shia cleric in central Iran was injured on Saturday morning after an assailant on a motorcycle shot at him, according to a local news report. Mohsen Akhavan, who holds the clerical rank of Hojjat al-Islam, was targeted in the…
Afghanistan: UNHRC condemns plight of women under Taliban rule
July 2, 2022
Afghanistan: UNHRC condemns plight of women under Taliban rule
Former deputy speaker of the Afghan Parliament, Fawzia Koofi on Friday highlighted the lack of opportunity and ailing mental health that is taking a toll on Afghan women ever since the Taliban extremists took reigns of the country, adding that…
Muslim organizations in Malaysia launch campaign to combat Islamophobia
July 2, 2022
Muslim organizations in Malaysia launch campaign to combat Islamophobia
A number of Muslim organizations based in Malaysia have initiated a campaign to combat Islamophobia in the world. The Malaysia Consultative Council of Islamic Organizations, Alliance of World Masjid in Defense of Islam, and Secretariat for Ulama Assembly of Asia,…
Pork Sale near Muslim burials sparks controversy in Uganda
July 2, 2022
Pork Sale near Muslim burials sparks controversy in Uganda
Selling of pork near Islamic burial sites in Uganda has been condemned by Muslim bodies and lawmakers in the African country. The Ugandan Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC), Muslim members of parliament and Muslim leaders condemned the phenomenon on Friday. A…
Shia Rights Watch issues monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
July 2, 2022
Shia Rights Watch issues monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
Shia Rights Watch released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims in June 2022. The report reviewed many of the terrorist operations carried out by terrorists against Shia Muslims, as well as the…
Al-Zainabiya Holy Shrine signs official paper to receive the holy grille of Lady Zainab, peace be upon her
July 2, 2022
Al-Zainabiya Holy Shrine signs official paper to receive the holy grille of Lady Zainab, peace be upon her
The Al-Zainabiya Holy Shrine signed an official paper to receive the holy grille of Lady Zainab, peace be upon her, after it was completed by a special team from al-Abbas Holy Shrine, in the presence of its Secretary-General, Mustafa Mortadha…
Baghdad: Conference for Husseini preachers in preparation for the season of grief
July 2, 2022
Baghdad: Conference for Husseini preachers in preparation for the season of grief
Husseiniyat Qasr al-Zahraa, peace be upon her, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, hosted a conference for Husseini preachers, in preparation for the season of grief (the months of Muharram and Safar), which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace…