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Second explosion next to the shrine of Sayeda Zainab, has injured dozens and killed many
July 28, 2023
Second explosion next to the shrine of Sayeda Zainab, has injured dozens and killed many
Another explosion in the Shiite area of Sayyidah Zainab in the southern suburbs of Damascus claimed several lives and caused damage. A woman was also martyred in this terrorist attack which happened near Sayyidah Al-Sham Hotel. The Associated Press also…
Nigeria: Shia followers of Ahlulbayt hold mourning ceremonies to commemorate Ashura
July 26, 2023
Nigeria: Shia followers of Ahlulbayt hold mourning ceremonies to commemorate Ashura
The loyal Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, in Nigeria, have continued to commemorate the rituals of Ashura by holding mourning ceremonies and processions. The Nigerian mourners in the city of Kano raised the black banner of Imam Hussein, peace be upon…
Hosseini mourners to gather at Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s residence on Ashura Night
July 26, 2023
Hosseini mourners to gather at Grand Ayatollah Shirazi’s residence on Ashura Night
The residence of the Supreme Shia Marja will receive the magnificent gathering of Hosseini mourners on Ashura Night of the Master of the Martyrs (peace be upon him), according to the Iranian calendar. This meeting will take place at 21:30…
UNICEF confirms over 400 children killed, 3.3 million displaced by Sudan conflict
July 26, 2023
UNICEF confirms over 400 children killed, 3.3 million displaced by Sudan conflict
The UN children’s agency UNICEF released a statement on Monday in which it confirmed that at least 435 children have been killed and at least 2,025 injured since violence broke out in Sudan three months ago. Ted Chaiban, UNICEF deputy executive…
Husseini Mourners in Najaf hold Mashq ritual
July 26, 2023
Husseini Mourners in Najaf hold Mashq ritual
The traditional ceremony of “Mashq e Shamshir” (Sword drill) on the eve of Ashura is held every year in the holy city of Karbala. This ceremony is also performed in Holy Najaf from the sixth of Muharram for three nights…
International Human Rights Conference in Italy condemns genocide of Afghan Hazara Shiites
July 26, 2023
International Human Rights Conference in Italy condemns genocide of Afghan Hazara Shiites
The annual human rights conference will be held on September 27 and 28 of this year at the University of Turin, Italy, with the presence of a number of human rights advocates and thinkers from different countries. The main goal…
Hazara Shia’s Plight: Muharram Restrictions Under Taliban Rule
July 26, 2023
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
July 26, 2023
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
July 26, 2023
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
July 24, 2023
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…