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Temporary grille of Zainabi Hill Site opens to pilgrims near Imam Hussain Holy Shrine
November 3, 2020
Temporary grille of Zainabi Hill Site opens to pilgrims near Imam Hussain Holy Shrine
The Maintenance Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced the completion of installing a temporary one-sided grille for the Zainabi Hill Site and laying the adjacent floor area, until the completion of al-Aqeelah Zainab Courtyard Project.Head of Department, Karim al-Anbari,…
Deadly Taliban attack probably used drone, a worrisome shift
November 2, 2020
Deadly Taliban attack probably used drone, a worrisome shift
A Taliban terrorist attack, most likely carried out by a drone, killed at least four security officers in northern Afghanistan on Sunday, according to senior and local Afghan officials, representing what could be the terrorist group’s first publicly known use…
Free Muslim calls for the enactment of laws that criminalize committing crimes against journalists
November 2, 2020
Free Muslim calls for the enactment of laws that criminalize committing crimes against journalists
The International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, called on the international community to enact laws that criminalize committing crimes against journalists.In a statement received by Shiawaves, the organization said, “The international community commemorates on the second of November of every year…
Iraqi Intelligence Agency arrests two terrorists involved in the al-Khailania Massacre
November 2, 2020
Iraqi Intelligence Agency arrests two terrorists involved in the al-Khailania Massacre
The Iraqi Federal Intelligence and Investigation Agency announced, on Monday, the arrest of two terrorists who were among the perpetrators of the “Al-Khailania Massacre” in al-Muqdadiya district.The agency said in a statement that it carried out an intelligence operation in…
Mosque attacked by an unknown person in France
November 2, 2020
Mosque attacked by an unknown person in France
An unknown person attempted to set fire to the Turkish mosque in the city of Chateaudun, in the Eure-et-Loir region in northern France.Media sources quoted the Secretary-General of al-Ro’ya Islamic Society, Fateh Sarikir, saying “An unknown person set fire to…
Permanent exhibition in Babylon for artifacts and valuables of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Museum
November 2, 2020
Permanent exhibition in Babylon for artifacts and valuables of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine Museum
A permanent exhibition hall belonging to Imam Hussain Holy Shrine’s Museum was opened in the Ruins of Babylon containing precious and rare artifacts dating back to several eras.The opening ceremony, held on October 31 at the Contemporary Hilla Museum in…
Arab League Parliament calls for establishing criminal liability for insulting Muslims
November 1, 2020
Arab League Parliament calls for establishing criminal liability for insulting Muslims
The Arab Parliament, the legislative body of the League of Arab States (LAS), has called on the international community to introduce criminal liability for insulting Muslims and Islam founder prophet Muhammed, peace be upon him and his progeny, Egypt’s Al…
French Archbishop: Prophet Muhammad cartoons ‘an insult to Muslims and Christians alike’
November 1, 2020
French Archbishop: Prophet Muhammad cartoons ‘an insult to Muslims and Christians alike’
A French archbishop has warned of the dangers of publishing offensive cartoons, noting there are limits to freedom of expression amid renewed tensions between France and the Muslim world.The Archbishop of Toulouse Robert Le Gall said he opposed the publishing…
Thousands stage anti-France protests in Bangladesh, Pakistan
November 1, 2020
Thousands stage anti-France protests in Bangladesh, Pakistan
Muslims in South Asia vented their fury at France on Friday and torched an effigy of President Emmanuel Macron over his recent remarks on Islam, with tens of thousands flooding the streets.Smaller anti-France protests also took place in the Middle…
Well dug to deliver water to more than 1,200 Shia families in Afghanistan
November 1, 2020
Well dug to deliver water to more than 1,200 Shia families in Afghanistan
Foundations affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority took the initiative to dig a well to deliver water to more than 1,200 Shia families in the Pashtun Zarkhoun area in the Afghan province of Herat.The Misbah al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and…