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Iraq Declares Official Holiday on Thursday for Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————— In a significant move to facilitate the observance of Holy Arbaeen, the Iraqi government has declared Thursday, August 14, as an official public holiday, Shia Waves Persian reported. This decision…

Afghan Newspaper’s Op-Ed Sparks Controversy Over Arbaeen Pilgrimage —————————— A controversial opinion piece published in the Afghan newspaper “Ettela’at-e-Ruz” has ignited a firestorm of criticism, with religious and social activists accusing the publication of historical distortion and promoting anti-immigrant sentiment,…

Hazrat Fatimah al-Zahra Guesthouse Launches Comprehensive Services for Pilgrims —————————- The Hazrat Fatimah al-Zahra (peace be upon her) Guesthouse, an affiliate of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine (peace be upon him), has initiated a comprehensive service plan for Arbaeen pilgrims…

Quran-Inspired Art Exhibition Opens in Karbala Amidst Arbaeen Pilgrimage ————————————- The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine’s Quran Department has opened a Quran-inspired art exhibition along the Arbaeen pilgrimage route, Iqna.ir reported. The exhibition aims to showcase the values of Imam Hussein’s…

Trump Proposes Evicting Homeless from Washington, D.C., and Relocating Them ‘Far from the Capital’ —————————————- U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the immediate eviction and relocation of homeless individuals away from Washington, D.C., while insisting criminals should be jailed,…

Glaciers Reshaping Earth Faster Than Previously Thought —————————- A new study led by researchers at the University of Victoria has revealed that glaciers are eroding the Earth’s surface at a much faster rate than scientists had previously understood, SciTech Daily…

American Expo Connects Deaf Muslims —————————– The annual Deaf Muslim Expo, now in its fourth year, is a weekend event in Dallas, Texas, that brings together deaf Muslims to strengthen their faith and community. The expo is organized by the…

Somalia Faces Rising Threat as Al-Shabaab Advances Toward Mogadishu —————————– Since February 2025, Somalia has witnessed a significant resurgence of the militant group al-Shabaab, which has captured numerous towns and villages surrounding the capital, Mogadishu, Yahoo News reported. This offensive…

CAIR-CT Calls for Hate Crime Probe After Anti-Muslim Harassment in Stamford ——————————- The Connecticut chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CT) has urged local and federal law enforcement to launch a hate crime investigation into an incident of anti-Muslim…

Robots Deployed to Assist Visitors at Holy Quran Competition —————————– In a move to enhance the visitor experience at the 45th King Abdulaziz International Competition for Memorizing, Reciting, and Interpreting the Holy Quran, the organizers have deployed interactive robots. This…