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Afghanistan, African countries are most at risk of humanitarian crises, IRC reports

Afghanistan, African countries are most at risk of humanitarian crises, IRC reports

Conflict, climate change and economic turmoil are accelerating crisis conditions in these countries, according to the International Rescue Committee. Somalia, Ethiopia, Afghanistan and 17 other countries will face the greatest risk of new or worsening humanitarian emergencies in 2023, according…
Rare hand-woven carpets in Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him

Rare hand-woven carpets in Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him

The Department of Warehouses at Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced the recruitment of experts from outside Iraq specialized in the field of evaluating and determining the ages of rare carpets, as well as using the latest scientific methods in the…
Muslim Fans Urged to Show Love for Holy Prophet during World Cup Semifinal Match

Muslim Fans Urged to Show Love for Holy Prophet during World Cup Semifinal Match

Muslim football fans in Qatar have been urged to show respect for the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his progeny) during Morocco’s semi-final game against France in the 2022 World Cup. The game will be held at the…
Afghanistan: Shias of Ahlulbayt revive martyrdom of Lady Fatima, disseminate culture of Ahlulbayt

Afghanistan: Shias of Ahlulbayt revive martyrdom of Lady Fatima, disseminate culture of Ahlulbayt

 Despite the tragic conditions that the Shia Afghans live through, the most dangerous of which is the terrorist attacks, they did not hesitate to revive the rituals of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) and to remember the great calamities…
Karbala Charitable Foundation launches campaign to provide needy families with financial aid

Karbala Charitable Foundation launches campaign to provide needy families with financial aid

The Karbala Charitable Foundation, affiliated to the Shirazi Religious Authority, launched a campaign to provide aid for orphans, amounting to more than 12 million Iraqi dinars. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the Foundation stated that in compliance…
Uganda: Arua Muslims seek Shs800m for new burial ground

Uganda: Arua Muslims seek Shs800m for new burial ground

The Arua Muslim District Council in Uganda is seeking to raise Shs800 million to establish a new burial ground for the departed faithful. The Muslim leaders said the money will also cater for the purchase of a vehicle to transport…
Australia: Husseiniyah of Beit al-Hussain holds mourning ceremonies on Fatimid Days

Australia: Husseiniyah of Beit al-Hussain holds mourning ceremonies on Fatimid Days

 The Shia communities and activists in the religious field in the Australian city of Melbourne expressed their great sorrow and extended their condolences to the Noble Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) on the tragic anniversary of the…
Nigerians commemorate seventh anniversary of Zaria Massacre, in which over 1,000 Shias were martyred

Nigerians commemorate seventh anniversary of Zaria Massacre, in which over 1,000 Shias were martyred

The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) in Nigeria commemorated the seven-year anniversary of the tragic martyrdom of a thousand Shias, who were killed by the Nigerian army while they were reviving mourning ceremonies in the city of…
Expanding Halal Options to Meet Student Needs

Expanding Halal Options to Meet Student Needs

By 2040, the Muslim population in the United States is projected to become the nation’s second largest religious group, according to the Pew Research Center. Muslim students often have trouble accessing culturally relevant halal options in public schools. But community-led…
Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi participates in Beirut International Arab Book Fair

Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi participates in Beirut International Arab Book Fair

The representative of the Shirazi Religious Authority, Hujjat al-Islam wa al-Muslimin Sheikh Jalal Maash, stressed the role of the book in changing human life for the better, and it is the best companion. His statement came during his participation in…
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