Africa
Nigeria Hit by Deadly Cholera Surge Focused on North
August 3, 2021
Nigeria Hit by Deadly Cholera Surge Focused on North
Nigeria has been hit by a surge in cholera cases in recent weeks, focused on the country’s north and adding to a public health crisis accompanied by a rise in COVID-19 cases.“In the last two weeks we had new and…
Nigerian court orders the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky
July 30, 2021
Nigerian court orders the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky
Yesterday, Wednesday, a Nigerian court issued a ruling for the release of Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, after 6 years in prison.Nigerian sources said that the trial ended yesterday, in favor of Sheikh Zakzaky, and the judge…
Nigerian court orders the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky
July 29, 2021
Nigerian court orders the release of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky
Yesterday, Wednesday, a Nigerian court issued a ruling for the release of Shia cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky and his wife, after 6 years in prison.Nigerian sources said that the trial ended yesterday, in favor of Sheikh Zakzaky, and the judge…
Niger: Centers affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority participate in symposium on disseminating the culture of peaceful coexistence among Islamic sects
July 21, 2021
Niger: Centers affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority participate in symposium on disseminating the culture of peaceful coexistence among Islamic sects
The Ahlulbayt Committee and Fi’el al-Khair Cultural Charitable Foundation, both affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the State of Niger, participated in the symposium ‘Generalizing and Disseminating the Culture of Peaceful Coexistence among Islamic Sects’.Representatives from all Islamic sects…
Ahlulbayt Center holds mourning ceremony for martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Jawad, peace be upon him, in Madagascar
July 12, 2021
Ahlulbayt Center holds mourning ceremony for martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Jawad, peace be upon him, in Madagascar
On the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of the Ninth Imam, Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon him, a mourning ceremony was held at the Ahlulbayt Center, which is affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the city of Majunga,…
Islam has rich, proud history in South Africa: President
July 8, 2021
Islam has rich, proud history in South Africa: President
President Cyril Ramaphosa said late Thursday that Islam has a rich and proud history in South Africa, acknowledging the community’s contribution to the fight against apartheid, which ushered in a democracy in 1994.“We know that this community paid a heavy…
Gunmen kidnap 120 students in northwest Nigeria, school official says
July 8, 2021
Gunmen kidnap 120 students in northwest Nigeria, school official says
About 140 students are missing after armed men raided a boarding school in Nigeria’s Kaduna state, a parent and an administrator said on Monday, and police said they were in hot pursuit alongside military personnel.The attack on the Bethel Baptist…
Madagascar witnesses the opening of an office for the Shirazi Religious Authority in Majunga
July 5, 2021
Madagascar witnesses the opening of an office for the Shirazi Religious Authority in Majunga
The city of Majunga, Madagascar, witnessed the opening of an office for the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, to serve the Shias and disseminate the teachings of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them.A statement…
Ahlulbayt followers in Niger celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him
June 26, 2021
Ahlulbayt followers in Niger celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him
Ahlulbayt followers in the capital of Niger, Niamey, revived the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Redha, peace be upon him.A joyful celebration was held by the Ahlulbayt Charitable Society in cooperation with the Fi’l al-Khairat Charitable Cultural Foundation in the…
More than 80 students kidnapped from Nigeria school
June 19, 2021
More than 80 students kidnapped from Nigeria school
Gunmen attacked a school in northwest Nigeria on Thursday, kidnapping more than 80 students and five teachers, according to some accounts. The attack on the Federal Government College in Kebbi State was the third assault by kidnap gangs on a…