Islam World
20 bodies of Iraq’s Speicher Massacre victims delivered to their families
May 4, 2023
20 bodies of Iraq’s Speicher Massacre victims delivered to their families
The Iraqi Ministry of Health has delivered, today Thursday, the bodies of 20 soldiers of the Speicher Massacre to their families. The victims were killed by ISIS terrorist group near the Speicher military base in Iraq’s Tikrit province in 2014.…
Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iraq
May 4, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Al-Najafi Meets Pakistan’s Ambassador to Iraq
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir Al-Najafi has met the Pakistani Ambassador to Iraq, Ahmed Amjed Ali, and his accompanying delegation. Ayatollah Al-Najafi stressed, during the meeting, the importance of consolidating mutual collaboration and bilateral relations between Iraq and Pakistan. In a…
Patron-in-Chief of Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan lauds workers’ struggle and efforts
May 3, 2023
Patron-in-Chief of Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan lauds workers’ struggle and efforts
On the occasion of Labour Day Sayed Sajjid Ali Naqvi said that the problems of the workers should be solved on a priority basis and this day reminds humanity of the struggle of the workers. ‘it is our responsibility to…
Central chairman of Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan honors students of Gilgit-Baltistan
May 3, 2023
Central chairman of Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan honors students of Gilgit-Baltistan
Islami Tehreek-e-Pakistan Central Secretary General Allama Dr. Shabbir Hasan Maithmi organised an Eid Milan Party for the students of Gilgit- Baltistan living in Rawalpindi Islamabad. The students were urged to also give religious education equal importance as religion with secular…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation digs well to deliver water to Afghan Shia families
May 3, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation digs well to deliver water to Afghan Shia families
The Karbala-based Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development has responded to the calls of Afghan Shia families who are in dire need of fresh water in their residential areas. The Foundation’s administration said in a statement to Shia Waves…
UN chief warns of humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, vowing to champion women’s rights
May 3, 2023
UN chief warns of humanitarian situation in Afghanistan, vowing to champion women’s rights
The Secretary-General of the United Nations, Antonio Guterres, confirmed during the UN international meeting on Afghanistan held in Doha, and concluded yesterday, Tuesday, that they “did not discuss the issue of recognizing the Taliban government,” stressing that, “the United Nations…
Saudi authorities behead Shia man in Al Awamiyah on trumped-up insecurity charges
May 3, 2023
Saudi authorities behead Shia man in Al Awamiyah on trumped-up insecurity charges
The Saudi authorities have executed a Shia young man from Al Awamiyah region on fabricated charges that he had threatened the security of the Kingdom. Local media outlets reported that the Saudi authorities had carried out on Shawwal 12th, corresponding…
In an initiative described as historic, New Jersey establishes Muslim heritage month
May 2, 2023
In an initiative described as historic, New Jersey establishes Muslim heritage month
The Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy, signed a bipartisan resolution on Saturday declaring January as Muslim Heritage Month, media outlets reported. New Jersey is home to more than 300,000 Muslim residents. This month comes to celebrate the history, accomplishments and…
Nigerian activists, young men visit Imam Ali Holy Shrine
May 2, 2023
Nigerian activists, young men visit Imam Ali Holy Shrine
A Nigerian delegation of activists had the honor of visiting the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Najaf Al-Ashraf, where they made supplications to Allah Almighty to remove oppression and injustice the Shia Muslims are facing.…
Display of Islamic art in Museum of Fine arts in Houston, USA
May 2, 2023
Display of Islamic art in Museum of Fine arts in Houston, USA
The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) recently unveiled six additional permanent galleries in its Art of the Islamic Worlds wing. An Iranian-born collector, Hossein Afshar, and al-Sabah Collection in Kuwait have provided most of the works on display. The…