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Shah Rahim Al-Hussaini, also known as Aga Khan V, was formally enthroned on Tuesday as the 50th hereditary Imam of the Ismailis during a ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal, Khaama Press reported. This historic event was broadcast live to Ismaili Jamatkhanas…

Rahim al-Husseini has been declared the 50th hereditary Imam of the global Ismaili community and successor to his late father, Prince Karim al-Husseini, known as Karim Aga Khan IV. The announcement marks a historic transition for the estimated 12-15 million…

The Ismaili community has announced the passing of Prince Karim Aga Khan IV, the leader of Ismailis in Afghanistan and around the world. Karim Aga Khan, who died at the age of 88, was born in Switzerland. He served as…

Coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, more than 3,000 girls have been honored upon reaching the legal age of Takleef at the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, peace be upon him, in Holy Najaf. In a…

Holy Najaf hosted on Monday the 13th Annual Conference for Preachers and Missionaries from the honourable Hawza in preparation for the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him. The conference, organized by the Najaf Seminary under the…

The Iraqi government has announced that all state departments and institutions have been put on a state of alert and preparedness to ensure the success of the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. In a statement…

Coinciding with the Holy Arbaeen Pilgrimage, the Lost and Found Department at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain has announced the launch of a mobile application dedicated to searching for and reporting lost items belonging to pilgrims. Ali al-Hasnawi, head…

Pope Francis’ main adviser on Clergy abuse, Cardinal Seán O’Malley, has retired as Archbishop of Boston, ABC news reported Pope Francis has accepted Cardinal Seán O’Malley’s resignation as Archbishop of Boston. Richard Henning, who was the bishop of Providence, Rhode…

A Pakistani scholar emphasized the importance of Quranic teachings in alleviating stress and anxiety during a recent event at the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF), Iqna news agency reported yesterday. Prof. Dr. Iqrar Ahmad Khan, UAF Vice Chancellor, stated that…

Misbah al-Hussein Foundation announced the publication of the book “Shukran Lel-‘Araq” (Gratitude for Iraq). This is the second book in the series of “Al-Misbah” books, which has been published to appreciate all the efforts of the Iraqi population in upholding…