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Bahraini forces arrest over dozen protesters on 2011 popular uprising anniversary
February 19, 2023
Bahraini forces arrest over dozen protesters on 2011 popular uprising anniversary
Bahraini regime forces have arrested more than a dozen pro-democracy protesters as they participated in rallies across the Persian Gulf kingdom to mark the twelfth anniversary of the 2011 popular uprising against the ruling Al Khalifah regime. The Ministry of…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds its 5th meeting on ‘Karbala Vision Project’
February 19, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds its 5th meeting on ‘Karbala Vision Project’
The Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authority, has revealed that a number of Iraqi officials expressed their readiness to support “Vision of Holy Karbala 2030 – 50 Million Pilgrims in Arbaeen” project. The…
Over 12 million pilgrims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim
February 17, 2023
Over 12 million pilgrims mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim
Amid tight security, more than 12 million pilgrims from Iraq and other foreign countries marked, today Friday, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, according to official statistics. Correspondent of Shia Waves reported that hundreds of service…
London-based Turkish mosque receives hate-filled letter
February 17, 2023
London-based Turkish mosque receives hate-filled letter
A Turkish community mosque in Hackney received a hate-filled letter on Wednesday (February 15) which has been described as ‘saddening and disturbing’ by the mosque director. The letter gloats about the recent earthquake in Turkey and Syria while expressing disappointment…
Peshawar mosque attack puts Pakistan in difficult security situation
February 17, 2023
Peshawar mosque attack puts Pakistan in difficult security situation
Pakistan recently witnessed a suicide bombing at a mosque in a highly fortified police compound in Peshawar, Pakistan. The Jan. 30 Peshawar bombing occurred when Pakistan is already dealing with daunting challenges such as domestic political tensions, a cost-of-living crisis,…
Imam Hussein Holy shrine takes responsibility of treating all Syrian earthquake injured for free
February 16, 2023
Imam Hussein Holy shrine takes responsibility of treating all Syrian earthquake injured for free
Under directives of Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalai, Imam Hussein Holy Shrine’s Crisis & Relief Cell announced that it would sponsor the transportation and treatment of the injured victims of the earthquake that struck Syria…
Mortar round blast kills 2 children in Afghanistan
February 16, 2023
Mortar round blast kills 2 children in Afghanistan
Two children were killed as a mortar round left over from past wars went off in Afghanistan’s Badghis province, provincial police spokesman Sediqullah Seddiqi said on Wednesday. A similar accident claimed the lives of two children in Bagram district of…
At least three officers martyred, seven soldiers injured in terrorist attack in Northern Baghdad
February 16, 2023
At least three officers martyred, seven soldiers injured in terrorist attack in Northern Baghdad
At least three officers in the Iraqi security forces have been martyred and seven soldiers injured, today Thursday, in clashes with ISIS terrorists who were planning terrorist attack on pilgrims of Imam Musa al-Kadhim, peace be upon him, security sources…
Rising enrolment of girls in Madrasas as Taliban ban on female education continues in Afghanistan
February 16, 2023
Rising enrolment of girls in Madrasas as Taliban ban on female education continues in Afghanistan
The Taliban’s ban on female education in Afghanistan has had a devastating effect, depriving girls of the opportunity to pursue higher education and professional careers. This has led to a surge in teenage girls enrolling in madrasas, or religious schools,…
Honorable pilgrims continue walking towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Al-Kadhim
February 16, 2023
Honorable pilgrims continue walking towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Al-Kadhim
Amid tight security, followers of AhlulBayt AhlulBayt, peace be upon them, continue their massive walk towards Holy Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa bin Jafar al-Kadhim, peace be upon them. Correspondent of Shia Waves reported that hundreds of…