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Saudi Arabia executes three young Shias from Qatif based on trumped-up charges
May 23, 2023
Saudi Arabia executes three young Shias from Qatif based on trumped-up charges
Saudi authorities have executed three young men from the Shia-populated Qatif region over alleged charges of involvement in sabotage activities. The Saudi Ministry of Interior claimed in a statement on Monday that the death sentences were carried out against Hassan…
Human Rights Watch reports on violence, mass arrests following Imran Khan’s arrest
May 23, 2023
Human Rights Watch reports on violence, mass arrests following Imran Khan’s arrest
Pakistani police have carried out mass arrests and detained more than 4,000 people following protests over the arrest of former Prime Minister Imran Khan, including members of the political opposition, Human Rights Watch said on May 20th. Accordingly, Police responded…
American Shia pilgrims released after detained on visiting Al-Baqi
May 23, 2023
American Shia pilgrims released after detained on visiting Al-Baqi
Three American Shia pilgrims of Hajj were released after a 12-day detention in Saudi Arabia, and returned safely to their homes, according to a statement by Al Baqee Organization. Sajjad Lakhani, I. Bader, and Dr. Shafeeq Bader were part of…
Karbala government discusses plans to guarantee highest transportation services during massive pilgrimages
May 22, 2023
Karbala government discusses plans to guarantee highest transportation services during massive pilgrimages
The local government of Holy Karbala has reaffirmed its endeavors to provide a transportation system that can meet the growing numbers of pilgrims during massive pilgrimages. The first deputy of Karbala’s Governor, Jassim Al-Fatlawi, said in a statement followed by…
Imam Hussein Museum receives rare copy of gold-made Noble Quran
May 22, 2023
Imam Hussein Museum receives rare copy of gold-made Noble Quran
The Imam Hussein Museum has received a copy of the holy Quran adorned with diamond and gilded with gold, silver and copper. The Noble Qur’an was gifted by one of the Shia devotees of AhlulBayt, peace be upon them. The…
Pakistan: Martyrdom of a Shia father and his son by armed Takfiris
May 22, 2023
Pakistan: Martyrdom of a Shia father and his son by armed Takfiris
The Takfiri militants have brutally killed a Shia father and his son in Karachi, Pakistan, as part of their frequent targeting of Shia Muslims. Local media outlets reported that, “Armed Takfiris shot dead a father and his young son in…
Tunisian academic: Allah Almighty loves Holy Karbala so that He honored it with greatness and sanctity
May 22, 2023
Tunisian academic: Allah Almighty loves Holy Karbala so that He honored it with greatness and sanctity
The Tunisian researcher and academic, Dr. Al-Asaad Al-Ayaari, has said that Allah Almighty loves the Holy City of Karbala where He puts greatness and sanctity, and that it has been honored to have embraced the holy body of the Prophet’s…
Slovakian adventurer, tourist recounts his visit to Iraq, reviving Arba’een Pilgrimage
May 21, 2023
Slovakian adventurer, tourist recounts his visit to Iraq, reviving Arba’een Pilgrimage
The Slovakian media website “Aktuality” published, today Sunday, a press interview with the Slovakian adventurer and tourist, Matej Peluha, after his visit to Iraq where he visited various cities. Peluha, a young man in his thirties, described Iraq in his…
France’s Interior Minister warns of “resumption” of “Islamist terrorist” threat in Europe
May 21, 2023
France’s Interior Minister warns of “resumption” of “Islamist terrorist” threat in Europe
During his visit to the US, the French Interior Minister has warned of the risk of a “resumption” of the “Islamist terrorist” threat in Europe. In an interview with Agence France-Presse, Gérald Darmanin emphasized the importance of collaboration to combat…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces first day of holy month of Thul Qida
May 20, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces first day of holy month of Thul Qida
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow is the first day of the month of Thul Qida. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the office of…