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Rare 400-Year-Old Handwritten Quran on Display in Sulaymaniyah
April 7, 2025
Rare 400-Year-Old Handwritten Quran on Display in Sulaymaniyah
A rare handwritten copy of the Quran, estimated to be around 400 years old, is on display in the village of Gelezerde, near Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, Daily Sabah reported. This ancient manuscript, preserved through generations, has attracted significant public interest and…
Over One Million Afghan Refugees Deported from Iran in Past Year
April 7, 2025
Over One Million Afghan Refugees Deported from Iran in Past Year
In a significant escalation of immigration enforcement, Iranian authorities have deported over 1.12 million Afghan refugees between March 2024 and March 2025, Khaama Press reported. This crackdown is part of Tehran’s intensified policy aimed at curbing illegal immigration. Saeed Montazerolmahdi,…
UNICEF forced to close malnutrition centers in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis
April 7, 2025
UNICEF forced to close malnutrition centers in Gaza amid worsening humanitarian crisis
UNICEF has Shut down 21 malnutrition treatment centers in the Gaza Strip due to ongoing Israeli military operations and recent evacuation orders, Arab News reported. Spokesperson Kazem Abu Khalaf stated that these closures are linked to the deteriorating security situation…
Saudi Arabia Announces Temporary Visa Ban for 14 Countries Ahead of Hajj
April 7, 2025
Saudi Arabia Announces Temporary Visa Ban for 14 Countries Ahead of Hajj
Saudi Arabia has announced a temporary visa ban for 14 countries ahead of the Hajj season, affecting Umrah, business, and family visas, Iqna reported. The suspension is expected to last until mid-June, with Umrah visa holders allowed entry until April…
New Mosque Construction in Rural Australia Reflects Growing Muslim Community
April 7, 2025
New Mosque Construction in Rural Australia Reflects Growing Muslim Community
A burgeoning Muslim population in Young, New South Wales, has led to the construction of a new mosque, highlighting the community’s expansion and integration, Iqna reported. Located over 370 kilometers southwest of Sydney, Young has attracted hundreds of Muslim families…
Pakistan’s Parliament to Discuss Afghan Refugee Deportation Plans
April 7, 2025
Pakistan’s Parliament to Discuss Afghan Refugee Deportation Plans
Pakistan’s National Assembly will convene to review plans for the forced repatriation of undocumented Afghan refugees, Khaama Press reported. This session comes amid increasing scrutiny from human rights organizations and international bodies concerned about the humanitarian implications of mass deportations.…
Chilas Massacre: 13 Years On, Justice Remains Elusive
April 7, 2025
Chilas Massacre: 13 Years On, Justice Remains Elusive
Thirteen years after the brutal massacre of Shia passengers in Chilas, Pakistan, on April 3, 2012, victims’ families still await justice, highlighting a systemic failure to address sectarian violence. On that day, armed assailants stopped buses, singled out Shia passengers,…
International Al-Safeer Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Najaf with global participation
April 6, 2025
International Al-Safeer Cultural Festival kicks off in Holy Najaf with global participation
The 14th edition of the International Al-Safeer Cultural Festival has been launched at the Grand Mosque of Kufa in Holy Najaf, with participants from 15 Arab and foreign countries showcasing over 87 intellectual and cultural works. The event aims to…
First direct flight launched between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina
April 6, 2025
First direct flight launched between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina
Al-Alamiya Airlines has launched the first-ever direct flight between Holy Najaf and Holy Medina, marking a milestone for Najaf International Airport. This follows a similar flight from Baghdad to Medina a day earlier. In a press conference, the airline announced…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls on believers to demand reconstruction of Al-Baqi Cemetery
April 6, 2025
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi Calls on believers to demand reconstruction of Al-Baqi Cemetery
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has once again strongly condemned the historical crime of demolishing the graves of the Imams buried in Al-Baqi cemetery, stressing that silence on the matter amounts to negligence in defending…