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Global Reactions to Martyrdom of 14 Hazara Shiites in Afghanistan
September 14, 2024
Global Reactions to Martyrdom of 14 Hazara Shiites in Afghanistan
The martyrdom of fourteen Hazara Shiites in the border regions of Daykundi and Ghor provinces in Afghanistan has elicited widespread domestic and international reactions. Several human rights organizations, political parties, and civil activists have described this attack as part of…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi encourages Shia Muslims to celebrate “Second Eid al-Ghadir”
September 14, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi encourages Shia Muslims to celebrate “Second Eid al-Ghadir”
In a statement published on the official website of his Eminence, the Supreme Religious Authority Grand Ayatollah Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi encouraged the Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to celebrate and express joy on the significant occasion of…
Council of Muslims in Germany prepares to hold its annual Open Mosque Day
September 13, 2024
Council of Muslims in Germany prepares to hold its annual Open Mosque Day
The Coordinating Council of Muslims in Germany (KRM) is preparing to hold its annual “Open Mosque Day” across Germany, coinciding with German Unity Day on October 3rd, a day which serves as an opportunity for non-Muslims to visit mosques. This…
Indonesia: New law mandates importers to register products on ‘Halal” platform
September 13, 2024
Indonesia: New law mandates importers to register products on ‘Halal” platform
The Halal Product Assurance Agency (BPJPH) in Indonesia has announced that all food importers must register their imported products on the online platform for the certification of foreign “Halal” products (SHLN). The BPJPH, part of the Indonesian Ministry of Religious…
‘Blessed Thistle’ pant can regenerate damage nerves, new study says
September 13, 2024
‘Blessed Thistle’ pant can regenerate damage nerves, new study says
Researchers from the University of Cologne, Germany, have discovered a completely new use for the plant Cnicus benedictus, known as the blessed thistle, which could significantly contribute to the regeneration of damaged nerves. This plant, belonging to the Asteraceae family,…
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation drill more wells to provide Afghan families with drinking water
September 13, 2024
IHC, Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation drill more wells to provide Afghan families with drinking water
The UK-based Imam Hussein Charity (IHC) has announced that its teams continue to drill clean drinking water wells in various cities and villages across Afghanistan, in response to the increasing need for clean water among hundreds of impoverished families. In…
Australia introduces new hate crime legislation that imposes criminal penalties on offenders
September 13, 2024
Australia introduces new hate crime legislation that imposes criminal penalties on offenders
Australia’s center-left government on Thursday introduced new hate crime legislation that would impose criminal penalties including jail for offenders if they targeted a person’s race, gender, ethnic origin, religion or sexual orientation, news reports said. The bill comes as the…
Over 3.5M pilgrims commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Askari in Holy Samarra
September 13, 2024
Over 3.5M pilgrims commemorate sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Askari in Holy Samarra
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced that over 3.5 million pilgrims had commemorated the sorrowful martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Hasan al-Askari, peace be upon him, in Holy Samarra. Pilgrims from various Iraqi provinces and other countries observed the religious event…
Mourning ceremony at honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi marking 40th day of passing of Ayatollah Ali al-Shirazi
September 13, 2024
Mourning ceremony at honourable residence of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi marking 40th day of passing of Ayatollah Ali al-Shirazi
A mourning ceremony was held on Wednesday (7th of Rabi al-Awwal) at the residence of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Qom, marking the 40th day of the passing of the…
Kuwaiti Cleric Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis Issues Fatwa Against Men Wearing Red, Sparks Social Media Reactions
September 13, 2024
Kuwaiti Cleric Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis Issues Fatwa Against Men Wearing Red, Sparks Social Media Reactions
Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis, a Kuwaiti Sunni cleric, has sparked a wave of reactions on social media with his fatwa declaring it forbidden for men to wear the color red. The fatwa by Sheikh Othman Al-Khamis, a Kuwaiti Sunni cleric, regarding…