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Hazara Shia’s Plight: Muharram Restrictions Under Taliban Rule

Hazara Shia’s Plight: Muharram Restrictions Under Taliban Rule

The holy month of Muharram holds immense significance for Shia Muslims worldwide. For the Hazara Shia community in Afghanistan, observing Muharram has been a time of spiritual reflection and solemn remembrance. However, under the rule of the Taliban, the Hazara…
Hindu village commemorates martyrdom of Imam Hussein

Hindu village commemorates martyrdom of Imam Hussein

 An interesting article from Awazthevoice reported this week how the residents of an Indian village in the Karnataka region still continue to observe Muharram mourning rituals despite the fact that the village does not have any Muslim inhabitants. The villagers…
Anti-Shia Persecution

Anti-Shia Persecution

The Shia Rights Watch (SRW), a non-profit organization that defends Shia rights around the world, issued a statement condemning the widespread sectarian persecution practices targeting Shia Muslims in Saudi Arabia and Afghanistan with the beginning of the holy month of…
Sweden-based Shia centers, husseiniyas establish Ashura ceremonies

Sweden-based Shia centers, husseiniyas establish Ashura ceremonies

The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in the Swedish capital Stockholm and other cities, including Trollhattan and Malmo, held mourning ceremonies in memory of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The ceremonies were established…
WHO warns of increase in dengue fever due to global warming

WHO warns of increase in dengue fever due to global warming

The World Health Organization has warned that cases of dengue fever, also known as bone-breaking fever, may reach an all-time high this year as a result of global warming and an increase in mosquitoes. One of the doctors of this…
British Foreign Office: Quran desecration represents grave insult to Muslims

British Foreign Office: Quran desecration represents grave insult to Muslims

The British Foreign Office confirmed on Friday that the burning of the Holy Quran was completely inappropriate. In a statement on its official website, seen by the Shia Wavs Agency, the British Foreign Office said in that “the burning and…
Thousands of Muslims Take to the Streets to Express Outrage Over Quran Desecration in Sweden

Thousands of Muslims Take to the Streets to Express Outrage Over Quran Desecration in Sweden

In a powerful display of unity and indignation, thousands of Muslims have taken to the streets across Sweden to express their profound outrage over the desecration of the Quran, Islam’s holy book. The incident, which occurred recently in a Swedish…
Muharram Mournings Begin with ‘Shahi Zari Ka Juloos’

Muharram Mournings Begin with ‘Shahi Zari Ka Juloos’

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, holds significant religious and cultural importance for millions of Muslims worldwide. It is a time of reflection, remembrance, and mourning, particularly for the Shia Muslim community. Among the various commemorations during…
Army Deployed Nationwide to Ensure Peaceful Muharram Observance

Army Deployed Nationwide to Ensure Peaceful Muharram Observance

In recent years, Muharram majlis and processions have faced security challenges due to the risk of potential disruptions and threats. To safeguard the peaceful observance of Muharram, the government of many nations has taken proactive measures, including the deployment of…
American Shia Muslims Commemorate Imam Hussain’s Courageous Legacy in Jersey

American Shia Muslims Commemorate Imam Hussain’s Courageous Legacy in Jersey

The Shia Muslim community in Carteret, New Jersey, paid tribute to Imam Hussain, a martyr who valiantly defended Islam centuries ago, through the Imam Hussain Peace Walk reported My Central Jersey this week. This event is part of the Stand…
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