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American philosopher: Imam Hussein’s commitment to justice, truth needed more than ever
August 4, 2022
American philosopher: Imam Hussein’s commitment to justice, truth needed more than ever
With the first ten days of Muharram rolling around, millions of Shia Muslims around the world prepare to commemorate the anniversary of the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and his companions. Although centuries have passed since…
Ahlulbayt followers in Ghana revive the sacred Husseini rituals
August 4, 2022
Ahlulbayt followers in Ghana revive the sacred Husseini rituals
The Ahlulbayt Committee, which is affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Ghana, is reviving the first ten days of the sacred month of Muharram, by holding Husseini mourning ceremonies. The ceremonies are attended by a group of followers of…
UN: France discriminated against a veiled trainee
August 4, 2022
UN: France discriminated against a veiled trainee
A United Nations panel has ruled that France discriminated against a Muslim woman who was prevented from attending a public school apprenticeship with a headscarf, according to a UN document. In 2010, Naima Mazhoud, now 45, was due to train…
Karbala faces record-breaking rise in temperatures, and Husseini rituals continue with same spiritual zeal
August 4, 2022
Karbala faces record-breaking rise in temperatures, and Husseini rituals continue with same spiritual zeal
Today, Wednesday, the holy province of Karbala recorded a rise in temperatures that reached (49 degrees Celsius) in its center, and (51 degrees Celsius) in its Ain Al-Tamr district, which is the highest among the countries of the world. With…
Pakistan announces two-day public holiday in commemoration of Ashura
August 4, 2022
Pakistan announces two-day public holiday in commemoration of Ashura
Yesterday, Wednesday, the Federal Government of Pakistan announced the suspension of official working hours on the eve of the tenth of Muharram, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). A government statement received by media outlets and…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: The ruling regimes in Muslim countries turned their back on the policy of the Prophet and his family (peace be upon them) and applied the exact opposite
August 4, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: The ruling regimes in Muslim countries turned their back on the policy of the Prophet and his family (peace be upon them) and applied the exact opposite
The recent threats of the ruling Iranian regime did not affect the right of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, from saying the word of truth and coming out to the world with his annual speech…
Alaska Airlines sued for anti-Muslim discrimination
August 3, 2022
Alaska Airlines sued for anti-Muslim discrimination
The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-WA), in conjunction with the CAIR Legal Defense Fund, today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Alaska Airlines on behalf of two Black Muslim immigrant men who received discriminatory treatment by Alaska Airlines employees…
Pakistan: Peshawar High Court allows Muharram activities at new Imambargahs
August 3, 2022
Pakistan: Peshawar High Court allows Muharram activities at new Imambargahs
Peshawar High Court, last Tuesday, allowed members of Shia community to carry out religious activities during Muharram in imambargahs apart from the places enlisted by the government and directed police to make proper security arrangements in that regard. The order…
Barriers around Kaaba removed after two years as new Umrah season begins
August 3, 2022
Barriers around Kaaba removed after two years as new Umrah season begins
Saudi Arabia has decided after two years to remove the preventive barriers around the Holy Kaaba, allowing worshippers to once more touch the house of Allah. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced the decision…
CAIR-NY welcomes Halal meal options for students at Brentwood public schools
August 3, 2022
CAIR-NY welcomes Halal meal options for students at Brentwood public schools
The New York chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-NY) today welcomed the announcement by the Brentwood Union Free School District that it would be permanently offering halal meal options to students in all of its public schools starting…