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The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) in the city of Majunga, Republic of Madagascar, celebrated the 10th anniversary of the founding of the first Shirazi-affiliated center in the country — the Ahlulbayt Center. This center is recognized…

The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) has projected that an additional 6.7 million people will be forcibly displaced worldwide by the end of 2026, with Sudan accounting for nearly a third of this number. According to the DRC’s Global Displacement Forecast…

Justice For All’s Save Uyghur Campaign has expressed its sincere appreciation to U.S. Lawmakers for their introduction of the bipartisan Uyghur Human Rights Protection Act, the organization’s website reported. This vital legislation seeks to establish essential pathways for Uyghurs and…

An Afghan female artist has embroidered the entire text of the Holy Quran using thread and needle on fabric, Abna24 reported. This young artist, hailing from the Tolk district of Afghanistan, has dedicated five years to create the Quran in…

Kyrgyzstan has implemented a ban on the full-body niqab, which covers women’s bodies and faces, following a decree from President Sadyr Japarov in January, WION reported. The ban has now received support from the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Kyrgyzstan,…

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj has issued a warning regarding the activities of unofficial channels and advertisements, stating that there are only two official pathways for Hajj registration: the electronic website “Al-Masar” and the “Nusuk” application. The ministry has specified…

USAID has suspended its scholarship program for 208 Afghan women, leaving their educational futures uncertain, Khaama Press reported. Announced on April 6, the decision was attributed to a review and misalignment with current agency priorities. Launched in 2018 with a…

In a bitter reality facing Pakistan, scholars and intellectuals are increasingly confronting troubling issues. Recently, Maulana Bilal Haider, a student at the Qom Seminary, was reported missing upon his return from Pakistan at the Ramdan border. This incident has shaken…

Amnesty’s annual report, Death Sentences and Executions 2024, revealed that 1,518 executions occurred across 15 countries. Iran, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia were responsible for a staggering 91% of these executions, with Iran alone accounting for nearly two-thirds. Amnesty International cautioned…

Meta is enhancing safety measures for teenagers on Instagram by restricting livestreaming for under-16s unless they have parental permission, The Guardian reported. This change also applies to a new teen account system being rolled out on Facebook and Messenger, which…