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Hindu-Muslim Clashes in Haryana
August 2, 2023
Hindu-Muslim Clashes in Haryana
At least 5 people have been killed in Hindu-Muslim clashes in India’s Haryana State, on Monday. Amongst the 5 people two police personnel were also killed according to Reuters. The tensions in India have been at an all time high…
UN files complaint against Turkey to Human Rights Council
August 2, 2023
UN files complaint against Turkey to Human Rights Council
The United Nations has registered an official complaint against Turkey to the Human Rights Council for its airstrikes on civilian hospitals in Iraq. This case, which took two years to prepare, is the first complaint filed regarding Turkish airstrikes against…
Iconic Chinese mosque demolished
August 2, 2023
Iconic Chinese mosque demolished
In an alarming move, China’s campaign to suppress religious freedom is now targeting famous mosques. The recent closure and partial demolition of the grand mosque in Shadian, this month, after returning Hui Muslim pilgrims found it in ruins, signify a…
Shia in Saudi Arabia hold 10days of Mourning for Imam Hussain (AS)
August 2, 2023
Shia in Saudi Arabia hold 10days of Mourning for Imam Hussain (AS)
This year, followers of Ahlul-Bayt from various Shiite cities of Saudi Arabia held mourning ceremonies for the martyrdom of the Master of the Martyrs and his faithful companions. Report: After several years of severe restrictions imposed by the Saudi government…
Grand Ayatollah Al-Sistani sends letter to Pope Francis, encouraging peaceful co-existence
August 2, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Al-Sistani sends letter to Pope Francis, encouraging peaceful co-existence
His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali al-Husseini al-Sistani has sent a letter to Pope Francis, following a letter he received from the latter on the second year of their meeting. In his letter, the Grand Ayatollah Al-Sistani stressed the importance…
Tuwairij mourning procession to be held on Ashura afternoon
July 28, 2023
Tuwairij mourning procession to be held on Ashura afternoon
The special mourning ritual of Tuwairij will be held on the afternoon of Husseini Ashura, as in previous years. Tuwairij procession is the most famous mourning group, originating from “Hindiya” region, 10 kilometers southeast of Karbala. This group is considered…
Iraq to host int’l conference next August to discuss water crisis
July 28, 2023
Iraq to host int’l conference next August to discuss water crisis
Iraq will host on August 2nd 2023 an international conference on water, in the presence of the country’s Prime Minister, the representative of the UN mission in Iraq and other international organizations. This initiative as Iraq, a country with a…
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces arrest of terrorist involved in Speicher Massacre
July 28, 2023
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces arrest of terrorist involved in Speicher Massacre
The Iraqi authorities announced, on Thursday, the arrest of one of the” perpetrators “of the Speicher Massacre, one of the worst “war crimes” committed by ISIS terrorist organization, in 2014. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the Iraqi…
UNESCO calls for global ban on use of smart phones in schools
July 28, 2023
UNESCO calls for global ban on use of smart phones in schools
The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, UNESCO, has called for a global ban on the use of smart phones in schools. UNESCO said that in order to address classroom disruption, improve learning, and help protect children from cyberbullying,…
Representative delegation of Imam Hussein Media Group visits Associations, Mawakib of holy Karbala
July 28, 2023
Representative delegation of Imam Hussein Media Group visits Associations, Mawakib of holy Karbala
The representative delegation of Imam Hussain Media Group meets with the representatives of the associations, Mawakib, and Hussainiyas of the holy city of Karbala. These meetings are held every year in the first 10 days of the month of Muharram…