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“Muslim Youth In Motion” organization carries out educational programs for young Muslims
April 20, 2023
“Muslim Youth In Motion” organization carries out educational programs for young Muslims
The “Muslim Youth In Motion”, headquartered in the Canadian city of Surrey, continues its educational activities and programs which aim at educating and raising awareness of the you Muslim generations. The center, one of the groups affiliated to the Shias…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi publishes amount of Zakat al-Fitr for different countries
April 20, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi publishes amount of Zakat al-Fitr for different countries
The Office of Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadegh Shirazi (May Allah prolong his life), published a notice to announce the amount of Zakat al-Fitr for Ramadan 2023 based on the opinion of his eminence. According to the announcement, the amount of…
Sudan: Death toll reaches 270 amid shortage of medical supplies
April 19, 2023
Sudan: Death toll reaches 270 amid shortage of medical supplies
The clashes between Sudan’s armed forces and the Rapid Support Forces have been ongoing for four days, with over 270 fatalities and 2,600 injuries as reported by the WHO. Despite agreeing on a 24-hour truce, the factions resumed fighting in…
Construction of first seminary for Shia women in Kenya
April 18, 2023
Construction of first seminary for Shia women in Kenya
Sayyed al-Shuhada World Committee, affiliated with the Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Kuwait, started the construction of the first women’s seminary for Shia females in Kenya. “Considering the significant growth of reverts and followers of Ahl al-Bayt (peace be…
UN, African Union demand military rivals to cease conflict as casualties rise
April 18, 2023
UN, African Union demand military rivals to cease conflict as casualties rise
According to the UN envoy to Sudan, Volker Perthes, armed clashes between military rivals have killed over 180 people and injured 1,800 others since the weekend. Amid growing fighting and civilian casualties, UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appealed to both…
500,000 Ethiopian female domestic workers recruited to work in Saudi Arabia
April 18, 2023
500,000 Ethiopian female domestic workers recruited to work in Saudi Arabia
Human rights activists and organizations criticize Ethiopia’s recruitment of 500,000 female domestic workers in Saudi Arabia. Due to lack of jobs and life difficulties, Ethiopians have been flocking to Saudi Arabia, Lebanon and Kuwait in search of work since the…
At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan amid military escalation
April 17, 2023
At least 56 civilians killed in Sudan amid military escalation
Local medical groups reported that at least 56 civilians killed on as conflict intensifies between the army and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudanese paramilitary forces. The Sudanese Doctors Union said that at least 595 individuals have been injured…
Nonviolence Organization calls on international Community to urgently intervene to stop conflict in Sudan
April 17, 2023
Nonviolence Organization calls on international Community to urgently intervene to stop conflict in Sudan
The International Nonviolence Organization (Free Muslim) called on the Arab countries to intervene quickly to stop the on-going fighting in Sudan, expressing its strong condemnation over the acts of violence taking place in the country. The world organization said, in…
Unidentified assailants kill dozens of defense force troops in Burkina Faso
April 17, 2023
Unidentified assailants kill dozens of defense force troops in Burkina Faso
A group of unidentified attackers killed 40 people and injured 33 others in an assault on the army and volunteer defense forces in northern Burkina Faso on Saturday, according to a statement by the government. The region is close to…
Climate Change poses threat to increasing severe and rapid drought, new study warns
April 15, 2023
Climate Change poses threat to increasing severe and rapid drought, new study warns
A new study published on the world’s leading interdisciplinary science journal the “Nature” warned of an increase in the frequency of sudden, rapid droughts, due to climate change caused by human activities. The researchers analyzed data spanning more than 60…