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Hotels in Holy Karbala have no vacancies two weeks before Arbaeen
August 24, 2023
Hotels in Holy Karbala have no vacancies two weeks before Arbaeen
The head of the Hotels Union in the holy city of Karbala announced on Wednesday, August 23, that the hotels in this city are already filled up, adding that pilgrims from 80 to 90 countries have been accommodated in Karbala,…
Imam Hussein Media Group Chief attends conference on Arabeen media coverage in Holy Karbala
August 24, 2023
Imam Hussein Media Group Chief attends conference on Arabeen media coverage in Holy Karbala
The General Supervisor of Imam Hussein Media Group, Hujjat-ul-Islam wa-al-Muslimeen Sheikh Mustafa al-Mohammadi, participated in the activities of the second annual conference on the announcement of the beginning of the comprehensive media coverage of the Holy Arba’een. Shia Waves correspondent…
Shia devotees worldwide mourn Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba, Generous of Ahlul-Bayt, on Safar 7
August 24, 2023
Shia devotees worldwide mourn Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba, Generous of Ahlul-Bayt, on Safar 7
Imam al-Hassan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon him, the second of the Shia Twelve Imams, is a revered figure among all sects of Islam known for his piety, generosity, compassion, and his pivotal role in upholding the religion of God. Born…
African Union suspends Niger’s membership in wake of coup
August 23, 2023
African Union suspends Niger’s membership in wake of coup
The African Union (AU) suspended Niger from various institutions and activities Tuesday until the restoration of constitutional order following a recent political upheaval that saw the ousting of President Mohamed Bazoum.The AU urged its 55 member states to “reject this…
Sunni extremists kill two young Shiites in Karachi, Pakistan
August 23, 2023
Sunni extremists kill two young Shiites in Karachi, Pakistan
According to reports from Pakistan, elements affiliated with the extremist Sunni Sipah Sahaba martyred two young Shiites in the city of Karachi during the last two nights. In their first attack on Sunday night, the terrorists targeted a Shia youth…
Holy Karbala Media Department: More than 600 Arab and foreign journalists to cover this year’s Arba’een
August 23, 2023
Holy Karbala Media Department: More than 600 Arab and foreign journalists to cover this year’s Arba’een
The director of Iraqi Communications and Media Commission in the holy city of Karbala, Tawfiq al-Habali, has confirmed that the media plan for the Arba’een Pilgrimage will be comprehensive and compatible with the status of this massive pilgrimage. In a…
200 Former Afghan Troops and Officials Killed Since Taliban Takeover, UN Reports
August 23, 2023
200 Former Afghan Troops and Officials Killed Since Taliban Takeover, UN Reports
A tragic and alarming development has been reported by the United Nations: the killing of around 200 former Afghan troops and officials since the Taliban takeover. The Taliban’s return to power has been marked by concerns over human rights abuses,…
Six Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Afghanistan Border
August 23, 2023
Six Pakistan Soldiers Killed in Attack Near Afghanistan Border
Yesterday, a group of unidentified assailants launched a deadly attack on a Pakistani military outpost near the Afghanistan border. The attackers, caught the soldiers off-guard, resulting in a fierce exchange of gunfire which left six Pakistani soldiers dead and several…
Ale-Yassin Hussainiya commemorates Imam Hassan’s Martyrdom over first ten days of Safar
August 23, 2023
Ale-Yassin Hussainiya commemorates Imam Hassan’s Martyrdom over first ten days of Safar
With the beginning of the month of Safar al-Ahzan 2023, Ale-Yassin Mosque and Hussainiya, one of the centers affiliated with the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Sydney, Australia, is commemorating the martyrdom of Imam al-Hassan, peace be upon him,…
Madagascar-based Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi organizes symbolic Arbaeen Walk
August 23, 2023
Madagascar-based Office of Grand Ayatullah Shirazi organizes symbolic Arbaeen Walk
Just as the devotees of Abba Abdillah al-Hussein (peace be upon him) from different parts of the world began their journey of devotion towards Karbala to mark the occasion of Arbaeen 2023, the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand…