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Ramadan 27th marks demise anniversary of Allama Majlisi
April 18, 2023
Ramadan 27th marks demise anniversary of Allama Majlisi
Muhammad Baqir, son of Muhammad Taqi Majlisi, known as Allamah Majlisi or Majlisi II, was one of the most prominent Shia scholars and jurists, who lived in the 17th century and passed away on the 27th of Ramadan at the…
Afghanistan: Taliban suspends educational activities “until further notice”
April 18, 2023
Afghanistan: Taliban suspends educational activities “until further notice”
The Taliban-controlled government in Afghanistan has suspended all educational activities in Kandahar and Helmand provinces, where an expert committee has been formed to investigate all educational initiatives and operations. The Afghan education ministry requested the “suspension of all educational activities”…
Pakistan continues illegal arrest of Afghan refugees, refugee lawyer says
April 18, 2023
Pakistan continues illegal arrest of Afghan refugees, refugee lawyer says
Representatives of Afghan refugees in Pakistan complain that, despite having legal documents, they are still detained and tortured by Pakistani officials, and only released upon paying a bribe. Moniza Kakar, a Karachi-based human rights lawyer, confirmed in a conversation with…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation carries out charitable activities across Afghanistan
April 18, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation carries out charitable activities across Afghanistan
The Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation, for Relief and Development, affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has emphasized that its Ramadan humanitarian and charitable activities are being out across Muslim countries. In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the Organization said that,…
Three children killed while playing with unexploded bomb in Pakistan
April 17, 2023
Three children killed while playing with unexploded bomb in Pakistan
Pakistani police said that three children were killed on Friday as they were playing with unexploded bomb at a house in southwestern Pakistan. The blast took place in the border town of Chaman in Baluchistan, some 150 kilometers from Quetta.…
Afghan Shia women committed to teachings of AhlulBayt despite challenging circumstances
April 17, 2023
Afghan Shia women committed to teachings of AhlulBayt despite challenging circumstances
Despite the tragic circumstances Afghanistan is experiencing, Afghan women and girls have demonstrated their commitment and adherence to the teachings of AhlulBayet and the principles and morals of Sayyeda Fatima Al-Zahra, peace be upon them. In this regard, the official…
Pakistan: Sorrowful human rights conditions in Balochistan, amid international silence
April 17, 2023
Pakistan: Sorrowful human rights conditions in Balochistan, amid international silence
With 31 torture victims, 58 enforced disappearances, and 7 extra judicial killings, Balochistan is facing a worsening humanitarian crisis and significant human rights violations, with the Pakistani army committing torture to deprive people of their political and human rights. According…
Iraq’s ancient marvels threatened by sandstorms, growing desertification
April 17, 2023
Iraq’s ancient marvels threatened by sandstorms, growing desertification
The ancient archaeological sites in Iraq are facing a new threat from sandstorms caused by climate change. In addition to the existing problem of antiquities being looted, these treasures from the Babylonian civilization are now slowly disappearing under wind-blown sand.…
Syria: US troops kill senior ISIS leader in helicopter raid
April 17, 2023
Syria: US troops kill senior ISIS leader in helicopter raid
A senior ISIS chief was killed by US special operations forces during a helicopter-borne raid in northwest Syria on Monday, a US official has confirmed. According to the official, he was a “senior ISIS-Syria leader and operational planner” in charge…
Bangladesh: Prime Minister unveils 50 New “model mosques” to promote Islamic values
April 17, 2023
Bangladesh: Prime Minister unveils 50 New “model mosques” to promote Islamic values
The Prime Minister of Bangladesh, Sheikh Hasina, inaugurated 50 more model mosques and Islamic cultural centers across the country in the fourth phase of an inspirational project. With the new facilities, she has so far inaugurated 200 mosques out of…