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Uganda: Muslims worried by increased scrutiny of Madrasas by security agencies
January 13, 2023
Uganda: Muslims worried by increased scrutiny of Madrasas by security agencies
The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has decried the increased scrutiny of madrasas by security agencies accusing them of being breeding grounds for terrorism. Also known as Koranic schools, madrasas are informal in setting and a source of Islamic theological…
Daily scientific session of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in holy city of Qom
January 12, 2023
Daily scientific session of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in holy city of Qom
The Supreme Religious Authority said that the right to legislate and the right to rule belongs to Almighty God and the Fourteen Infallibles, peace be upon them. Therefore, the laws enacted by the governments are not legitimate if they are…
Indian court admits petition to allow worship of ‘Shivling’ in Gyanvapi mosque
November 18, 2022
Indian court admits petition to allow worship of ‘Shivling’ in Gyanvapi mosque
In a significant ruling, an Indian court in Varanasi ruled that the petition seeking permission to worship the ‘Shivling’ allegedly found inside the Gyanvapi Mosque complex during a recent videographic survey, was “maintainable”. The petition, filed by Vishwa Vedik Sanatan…
Birmingham Mail publishes report on Greatest Eid of God, Eid Al-Ghadir
July 19, 2022
Birmingham Mail publishes report on Greatest Eid of God, Eid Al-Ghadir
The British local newspaper, “Birmingham Mail”, published a video report in which it confirmed that there is a third holiday in the Islamic calendar that many people do not know, despite it being an important moment in Islamic history and…
British MP launches petition to demand the release of Al-Singace and prisoners of conscience in Bahrain
June 2, 2022
British MP launches petition to demand the release of Al-Singace and prisoners of conscience in Bahrain
British MP Wendy Chamberlain called on the UK government to urgently intervene and pressure the Bahraini government to release the detained academic Abdul Jalil Al-Singace, after more than 320 days of hunger strike. The MP said during a parliamentary petition…
Karbala painting displayed among the 10 most expensive works by Turkish artists
April 21, 2022
Karbala painting displayed among the 10 most expensive works by Turkish artists
The weekly Turkish magazine ‘Alem’ highlighted a painting about the holy city of Karbala, among the most important works created by Turkish artists in history. The magazine said in a photo report, that it “gathered this list of 21 artworks…
International newspaper sheds light on the role of Karbala in revitalizing tourism in Iraq despite the absence of government support
April 12, 2022
International newspaper sheds light on the role of Karbala in revitalizing tourism in Iraq despite the absence of government support
The semi-official Belgian newspaper, La Libre, praised the great role played by the holy city of Karbala in revitalizing the tourism sector in Iraq, despite all the obstacles facing the growth of this sector for many decades. The newspaper said…
Monte Carlo: Karbala and the massive pilgrimages in an international documentary series coming soon
April 12, 2022
Monte Carlo: Karbala and the massive pilgrimages in an international documentary series coming soon
The famous Radio Monte Carlo network reported that a new documentary series on religious ceremonies performed by followers of monotheistic religions around the world is about to be released, including the annual massive pilgrimages to the holy city of Karbala.…
Imam Hussein Media Group announces the launch of its English channel on Sky Channel 789
April 10, 2022
Imam Hussein Media Group announces the launch of its English channel on Sky Channel 789
Imam Hussein Media Group has announced the launch of its English channel on Sky Channel 789. The director of the Central Office in Europe and a member of the board of directors of the media group stated in a…
One Million Hajj Pilgrims This Year: Saudi Arabia
April 9, 2022
One Million Hajj Pilgrims This Year: Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia said Saturday it will permit 1 million Muslims from inside and outside the country to participate in this year’s hajj, a sharp uptick after pandemic restrictions forced two years of drastically pared-down pilgrimages.The hajj ministry “has authorized 1…