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Taliban Enforce Burqa Requirement for Women Traveling in Panjshir …………… The Taliban have barred women in Afghanistan’s Panjshir province from traveling without wearing a full-body burqa, Amu TV reported. Local sources said the restriction applies to both entering and leaving…

Students Allege Police Assault During Protest at Aligarh Muslim University —————————— A report from Maktoob Media details a protest at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) where students were allegedly assaulted by Uttar Pradesh police. The protest, which had been ongoing for…

Three Million Foreign Pilgrims Arrive in Iraq for Arbaeen ————————– More than 3 million foreign pilgrims have entered Iraq for the annual Arbaeen procession, according to Iraqi Interior Minister Abdul Amir Al-Shammari as quoted on IQNA.ir. Al-Shammari made the announcement…

Sydney Mosque Receives Death Threats Over Adhan Proposal ——————— Lakemba Mosque, one of Australia’s largest mosques located in Sydney, has received death threats and abusive messages after the Lebanese Muslim Association (LMA) submitted a proposal to broadcast the Adhan, or…

Arbaeen Pilgrimage Praised as “80-Kilometere Tablecloth” Showcasing Generosity and Devotion ———————————————— The annual Arbaeen pilgrimage—symbolically described by Eman Sakina as an “80-km tablecloth of faith, hospitality, and unity”—draws millions of Shia Muslims from around the world as well as people…

Mawkib ‘Amir al-Qurra’ Opens to Serve Arbaeen Pilgrims ——————————— Based on reports from Shia Waves Persian, the Mawkib ‘Amir al-Qurra’ has been opened by the Holy Abbasid Shrine’s Scientific Quranic Assembly for the third consecutive year. The Mawkib, or service…

Thousands of Arbaeen Pilgrims Gather in Najaf, Imam Hussein Shrine Offers Free Internet Services —————————– Thousands of Arbaeen pilgrims have gathered in the courtyard of Hazrat Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her) in Najaf, according to reports from Shia Waves…

Iranian Master Artist Mahmoud Farshchian Passes Away ———————— Mahmoud Farshchian, a prominent Iranian master of miniature painting, has passed away in the morning of Friday, August 8, Shia Waves Persian reported. Known for introducing Iranian miniature art to the world…

British Parliament Report Reveals Institutionalized Islamophobia and Violence in France ——————————- A report published by the British Parliament, citing the testimony of human geographer Dr. Kawthar Najib, indicates that Islamophobia in France has intensified, evolving from an institutionalized phenomenon into…

Holy Arbaeen Continues to Produce Wonders, Blessings for Iraq and Beyond ———————————— The Arbaeen pilgrimage this year again revealed why millions call it a wonder of modern faith: streets and border crossings swelled with devoted walkers and families converging on…