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Tanzanian pilgrims feel unparalleled spirituality inside the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him

Tanzanian pilgrims feel unparalleled spirituality inside the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him

A delegation of religious science students from the Republic of Tanzania visited the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine to learn about the cultural and religious projects adopted by the Holy Shrine in spreading the true Islamic identity and the principles of…
Former Cameroon Football Star Mboma Embraces Islam

Former Cameroon Football Star Mboma Embraces Islam

Henri Patrick Mboma Dem, one of the icons of Cameroon’s football, has converted to Islam. The two-time Africa Cup of Nations winner converted after several months of studying one of the most popular faiths in the world. Dem announced the…
Ethiopian police fire tear gas at protesters during Eid celebrations

Ethiopian police fire tear gas at protesters during Eid celebrations

Muslims marking the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan were hit with tear gas in the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on Monday as protesters clashed with police.Hundreds of thousands had gathered to celebrate the Eid al-Fitr holiday…
Misbah al-Hussein Foundation’s 100,000 Ramadan meals project reaches Niger

Misbah al-Hussein Foundation’s 100,000 Ramadan meals project reaches Niger

The Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development continued to distribute Ramadan aid to the families of orphans and the underprivileged in Iraq and Arab and Islamic countries. The Foundation, operating under the auspices of the Shirazi Religious Authority in…
International Nonviolence Organization calls on Moroccan authorities to release prisoners of conscience

International Nonviolence Organization calls on Moroccan authorities to release prisoners of conscience

The International Non-violence Organization, Free Muslim, called on the Moroccan authorities to adopt a more moderate policy towards its citizens who oppose its internal or foreign policies, calling for the release of all prisoners of conscience or those detained on…
Representatives of Imam Hussein Media Group return from fruitful visit to Tanzania

Representatives of Imam Hussein Media Group return from fruitful visit to Tanzania

Representatives of Imam Hussein Media Group have returned from a fruitful visit to the East African country of Tanzania. The delegation visited numerous orphanages and relief programs, the highlights of which were the Wipas project based in Kibaha and the…
African country bans the morning call to prayer through minarets, and Muslims assert that it is a violation of their rights

African country bans the morning call to prayer through minarets, and Muslims assert that it is a violation of their rights

Rwandan authorities have banned the morning call to prayer from minarets using loudspeakers, claiming that it violates the country’s noise control laws. A number of Muslim residents said, “The decision violated their rights to perform a basic ritual of the…
South Africa: Over 300 killed after flooding washed away roads, destroyed homes

South Africa: Over 300 killed after flooding washed away roads, destroyed homes

Heavy rains and flooding battered the eastern coast of South Africa on Wednesday, killing at least 306 people, damaging roads and destroying homes. The tragedy marked “one of the darkest moments in the history” of the KwaZulu-Natal province, the regional…
Mass Iftar Held in South Africa’s Cape Town

Mass Iftar Held in South Africa’s Cape Town

A community in Cape Town, South Africa, held a mass iftar for the first time, as Muslims around the world observe the holy month of Ramadan. Residents in Cafda stood side by side as they feasted at iftar time, thanks…
Birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi celebrated in Madagascar

Birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi celebrated in Madagascar

The Ahlulbayt Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, celebrated the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi, may Allah hasten his reappearance.The celebration was attended by a group of Ahlulbayt followers, and included various joyful…
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