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Shia followers of Ahlulbayt to commemorate martyrdom of Sayyid Muhammad – son of Imam al-Hadi
January 9, 2024
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt to commemorate martyrdom of Sayyid Muhammad – son of Imam al-Hadi
The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, have announced their preparations to commemorate the painful martyrdom anniversary of Sayyed Muhammad Ibn al-Imam Ali al-Hadi, peace be upon them both, known as Saba’ al-Dujail, and to recall his great…
London event calls attention to ongoing Uyghur genocide
January 9, 2024
London event calls attention to ongoing Uyghur genocide
In commemoration of the 75th anniversary of the Genocide Convention, the London-based Notre Dame Law School Religious Liberty Initiative and Stop Uyghur Genocide hosted an event to honour the Uyghur people seeking accountability amidst the Uyghur Genocide. The event featured…
Top ex-Nasa scientist warns of global heating to pass 1.5C threshold in 2024
January 9, 2024
Top ex-Nasa scientist warns of global heating to pass 1.5C threshold in 2024
The internationally agreed threshold to prevent the Earth from spiraling into a new superheated era will be “passed for all practical purposes” during 2024, the man known as the godfather of climate science has warned. James Hansen, the former Nasa…
US-based Halal food companies join forces to enhance consumers’ access to Halal food
January 9, 2024
US-based Halal food companies join forces to enhance consumers’ access to Halal food
HAQQ, an ethics-first blockchain ecosystem based on Islamic values, has announced a strategic partnership with GoMeat, the first-ever home delivery service powered by decentralized technologies. The two companies aim to streamline the availability of halal meat and food across the…
Iraq, Saudi Arabia cooperate to enlist “Old Pilgrimage Road” on World Heritage List
January 8, 2024
Iraq, Saudi Arabia cooperate to enlist “Old Pilgrimage Road” on World Heritage List
The Iraqi Ministry of Culture, Tourism and Antiquities announced that it has prepared a plan with the Saudi Heritage Authority to manage the Old Pilgrimage Road, as part of the requirements for nominating the road to the World Heritage List.…
Unethical collection of Uyghur DNA samples prompts prominent journal to retract study, experts contend
January 6, 2024
Unethical collection of Uyghur DNA samples prompts prominent journal to retract study, experts contend
In June, Elsevier, a Dutch publisher, announced the retraction of a scientific article published in 2019 in its journal “Forensic Science International: Genetics.” The retraction was attributed to the failure to meet necessary ethical approvals in scientific research, The Guardian…
Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes role of youth in spreading Thaqalayn Culture
January 4, 2024
Representative of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi emphasizes role of youth in spreading Thaqalayn Culture
The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Hussaini al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Karbala, Hojjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Sayyed Mahdi al-Shirazi, emphasized the great responsibility that the believing young people have towards spreading the…
UN: War starves Myanmar, six million children undernourished
January 4, 2024
UN: War starves Myanmar, six million children undernourished
One-third of the population of Myanmar, or more than 18 million people, require humanitarian aid, the United Nations has warned, with the humanitarian situation worsening since the coup in February 2021. Children are main victims of the crisis with 6…
Imam Hussein Week successfully concludes its activities on spreading Imam Hussein’s message
January 3, 2024
Imam Hussein Week successfully concludes its activities on spreading Imam Hussein’s message
The Cultural Association of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them and Ahlul Bayt Student Organization (ABSO) in the United States successfully concluded Imam Hussein Week last December. A joint statement by the two associations, seen by Shia Waves Agency, said: “The…
Holy Karbala-based Fatima al-Zahra Foundation gifts bedroom furniture to newlyweds
January 3, 2024
Holy Karbala-based Fatima al-Zahra Foundation gifts bedroom furniture to newlyweds
In conjunction with the blessed birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon her), the Fatima al-Zahra Cultural Foundation in Holy Karbala, Iraq, announced on Wednesday its new initiative to support young people who are getting married. The foundation’s…