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Three people martyred, dozens injured in Nigerian police attack on Imam Hussain mourners
August 25, 2020
Three people martyred, dozens injured in Nigerian police attack on Imam Hussain mourners
On Saturday evening, at Hayin Bello neighborhood, a team of policemen attacked a group of Shias holding the annual Ashura mourning commemorating the brutal assassination of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. On Saturday evening, at Hayin Bello neighborhood, a…
Swedish Police approve of demonstration to burn the Holy Quran in Malmö
August 25, 2020
Swedish Police approve of demonstration to burn the Holy Quran in Malmö
Once again, the controversy of burning a copy of the Holy Quran in the southern Swedish city of Malmö is back, after the Swedish police granted permission to organize the demonstration against Islam. Once again, the controversy of burning a…
South Africa: Massive fire engulfs historic Durban mosque
August 25, 2020
South Africa: Massive fire engulfs historic Durban mosque
A massive blaze has engulfed a 139-year-old mosque in the South African city of Durban. A massive blaze has engulfed a 139-year-old mosque in the South African city of Durban. The cause of the fire on Monday at the Grey…
Bangladeshis establish the Husseini rituals for the holy month of Muharram
August 24, 2020
Bangladeshis establish the Husseini rituals for the holy month of Muharram
Bangladeshi Shias are establishing the Husseini rituals to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, his family and companions, peace be upon them. Bangladeshi Shias are establishing the Husseini rituals to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, his family…
Husseini mourning ceremonies begin in Australia
August 24, 2020
Husseini mourning ceremonies begin in Australia
The Mosque and Husseiniyah of Al Yasin, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Australian city of Sydney, has started their daily mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, for the first ten days of the month…
New Zealand mosque shootings: Brenton Tarrant to face survivors at four-day sentencing hearing
August 23, 2020
New Zealand mosque shootings: Brenton Tarrant to face survivors at four-day sentencing hearing
Brenton Tarrant has admitted killing 51 people when he opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch in March last year. Brenton Tarrant has admitted killing 51 people when he opened fire at two mosques in Christchurch in March last year.…
Africa’s Largest Mosque to Open in November
August 23, 2020
Africa’s Largest Mosque to Open in November
Algiers Great Mosque, the largest Islamic place of worship in Africa will be inaugurated in November. Algiers Great Mosque, the largest Islamic place of worship in Africa will be inaugurated in November. According to al-Araby website, eight years after the…
Banner of mourning hoisted above Husseiniyat al-Ghadeer in Norway
August 20, 2020
Banner of mourning hoisted above Husseiniyat al-Ghadeer in Norway
Husseiniyat al-Ghadeer, in the Norwegian city of Skien, hoisted the banner of mourning, marking the start of the season of grief over the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, his family and companions, peace be upon them. Husseiniyat al-Ghadeer, in the Norwegian…
After completing 5 stages, Husseiniyat al-Rasool al-Adham addresses the Kuwaiti Minister of Health about providing humanitarian services to Covid-19 health workers
August 19, 2020
After completing 5 stages, Husseiniyat al-Rasool al-Adham addresses the Kuwaiti Minister of Health about providing humanitarian services to Covid-19 health workers
Husseiniyat al-Rasool al-Adham, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Kuwait, sent an official letter to the Minister of Health, Dr. Basil al-Sabah, to provide its services to Covid-19 health workers in the place specified by the ministry. Husseiniyat al-Rasool…
The Grand Mosque of Herat prepares to be included in the World Heritage List
August 17, 2020
The Grand Mosque of Herat prepares to be included in the World Heritage List
Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Information and Culture, Mohammad Tahir Zuhair, said during a meeting with Herat local officials that initial steps have been taken to include Herat Grand Mosque into World Cultural Heritage List. Afghanistan’s Acting Minister of Information and…