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On the International Day of Charity, the Imam Shirazi World Foundation called on all leaders and rulers of Islamic countries to take the initiative to release political detainees. The Foundation stated in a statement received by the Shia Waves News…

Another 24 people lost their lives in flood-related incidents across Pakistan over the past 24 hours, pushing the overall tally to 1,314, the country’s national disaster agency said on Sunday. A majority of the latest fatalities, 19, were reported from…

Sudanese authorities on Sunday put the death toll from torrential rains and flash floods at 112 since June. In a statement, the National Council for Civil Defense said 115 people were injured in addition to the collapse of 34,944 homes…

Yesterday, the house of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, witnessed the establishment of mass mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him). A statement issued by…

For the third day, the Mission of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, continues its work during the days of the holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage in the holy city of Karbala. In a statement received by Shia…

The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, repeatedly recommends, in several speeches, the importance of making the necessary efforts to facilitate the arrival of pilgrims from different countries of the world to commemorate the blessed…

 At least 20 civilians in central Somalia were killed in an attack by the al-Shabaab terrorist group on a convoy carrying food supplies, officials said on last Saturday. This comes as the Horn of African nation is struggling with its…

A Muslim place of worship in northern France was completely burned down by a fire late Friday night. Authorities suspect an arson attack, according to local media reports. The incident took place at the Rambouillet mosque in the Yvelines department…

Thailand aims to turn its southern border provinces into “world Halal kitchens” by promoting the manufacturing of food along Islamic traditions. Agriculture and Cooperatives Minister Chalermchai Sreeon said on Friday that the plan is part of the government’s economic stimulation…

The Shias of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of the eldest grandson of the Prophet, Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, in various parts of the world. Mourning processions were held on the sorrowful…