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Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation launches its plans to transport mid-Sha’ban pilgrims
February 23, 2024
Iraq’s Ministry of Transportation launches its plans to transport mid-Sha’ban pilgrims
The Iraqi Ministry of Transportation has allocated thousands of vehicles to transport visitors to the holy city of Karbala during the commemoration of the birth of Imam Mahdi, may Allah Almighty hasten his honourable reappearance. Millions of visitors are expected…
EU Ambassador to Iraq: Holy shrines are of great global importance as they embody unity and peace
February 23, 2024
EU Ambassador to Iraq: Holy shrines are of great global importance as they embody unity and peace
The EU Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq, Thomas Sailor, stated today that the shrines of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, are of great global importance as they embody images of unity and peace among human beings. The European…
Extremism-linked homicides decline for second year in a row in US, new data finds
February 22, 2024
Extremism-linked homicides decline for second year in a row in US, new data finds
For the second year in a row, murders in the United States connected to extremism have declined, according to new data from the Anti-Defamation League (ADL). Extremists were involved in the killing of 17 people in 2023, a significant…
Construction works of Sayyeda Zainab Courtyard reach advanced development stages
February 22, 2024
Construction works of Sayyeda Zainab Courtyard reach advanced development stages
The construction project of Sayyeda Zainab Holy Courtyard in Holy Karbala is witnessing significant development stages, with the walls being adorned with marble and Karbala’s distinctive tiles. The project, established by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to accommodate the increasing number…
People of Madagascar adapt to rapidly changing climatic conditions
February 22, 2024
People of Madagascar adapt to rapidly changing climatic conditions
People living in Madagascar are learning to acclimatize to rapidly changing climatic conditions in what is said to be the fourth most climate change affected country worldwide, according to the UN Resident Coordinator. The UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has…
Who is Hussein? charity carries out humanitarian campaign in Houston to assist people in need
February 22, 2024
Who is Hussein? charity carries out humanitarian campaign in Houston to assist people in need
As part of its humanitarian and cultural activities, the UK-based “Who is Hussain?” organization has carried out a humanitarian campaign in Houston, US, to help people in need. According to a statement on its official Facebook page, the organization said…
Indian-origin woman embraces Islam, marries Pakistani man
February 22, 2024
Indian-origin woman embraces Islam, marries Pakistani man
A German Sikh girl of Indian origin, Jaspreet Kaur, embraced Islam and married Ali Arsalan from Sialkot, Pakistan, the Express Tribune reported. She adopted the name Zainab after embracing Islam at Jamia Hanafia Sialkot, the article said, adding that Kaur…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes importance of celebrating blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi
February 21, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes importance of celebrating blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has emphasized the importance of actively participating in commemorating the auspicious birth anniversary of the awaited Imam al-Mahdi, may Allah Almighty hasten his honourable reappearance. On this blessed occasion, His…
Holy Karbala health department unveils its plans for Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
February 21, 2024
Holy Karbala health department unveils its plans for Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
The health department in Holy Karbala has announced today its readiness and emergency plans for the coming Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage. Dr. Sabah Al-Mousawi, the General Director of the department, said that, “The department will launch its plans for the coming Mid-Sha’ban…
Relics and artifacts dating back to Sasanian era uncovered in Iraq
February 21, 2024
Relics and artifacts dating back to Sasanian era uncovered in Iraq
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced yesterday, Monday, that it had uncovered relics of buildings and other artifacts dating back to the end of the Sasanian era and the inception of the Islamic era. The ministry said…