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Western sanctions cause hunger in rural Afghanistan
February 12, 2023
Western sanctions cause hunger in rural Afghanistan
While the cries of Afghan people fall on deaf ears, international institutions warn of an impending, catastrophic scenario if citizens continue to be oppressed and ignored. In its latest report, the World Health Organization has warned that this year, an…
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces trial run for Karbala International Airport
February 12, 2023
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announces trial run for Karbala International Airport
The Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, Hassan Rashid Al-Abaiji, has announced that the trial-run for Karbala International Airport will be launched soon. Al-Abaiji said that this airport will be one of the largest airports in the region and facilitate…
Karbala Center for Studies and Research publishes “The Revolution of Al-Hussein” book in English
February 12, 2023
Karbala Center for Studies and Research publishes “The Revolution of Al-Hussein” book in English
Within its cultural activities to disseminate the teachings and knowledge of AhlulBayet (peace be upon them, the Karbala Center for Studies and Research, affiliated to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has recently published a specialized book on the revolution of Imam…
Widespread anger over non-hijabi women entering Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina
February 12, 2023
Widespread anger over non-hijabi women entering Al-Masjid an-Nabawi in Medina
The video clip of two non-Muslim women entering the courtyard of Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah, Saudi Arabia, wearing clothes against the dress code of the holy Islamic site, was widely circulated on social media platforms. The video clip angered social…
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies continues its cultural activities
February 12, 2023
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies continues its cultural activities
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies (NCSS), one of the centers affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authority in the city of Najaf, hosted Mr. Ibrahim Al-Waeli and Mr. Diaa Al-Hakak, representatives of the Association of the ‘Free Lecturers’ in Iraq.…
Karbala-based Husseiniya of Um al-Banin concludes its second educational and cultural course
February 12, 2023
Karbala-based Husseiniya of Um al-Banin concludes its second educational and cultural course
The Karbala-based Husseiniya of Um al-Banin, affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authority, concluded its second cultural course, titled “The Course of Hope”. School students from first and second intermediate education participated in the training course. Lessons on beliefs and ethics…
Five million may be homeless in Syria after quake: UN says
February 12, 2023
Five million may be homeless in Syria after quake: UN says
More than five million Syrians may be homeless after Monday’s devastating earthquakes that struck the country and its neighbour Turkey, according to a United Nations official. “As many as 5.3 million people in Syria may have been left homeless by…
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds fourth meeting on “Vision of Holy Karbala 2030 – 50 Million Pilgrims in Arbaeen” project
February 12, 2023
Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation holds fourth meeting on “Vision of Holy Karbala 2030 – 50 Million Pilgrims in Arbaeen” project
Misbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief and Development, which is affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, continues holding periodic discussion meetings with specialists and experts on its new project (Vision of Holy…
Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Media Group receives delegation of Supreme Religious Authority in Basra
February 12, 2023
Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Media Group receives delegation of Supreme Religious Authority in Basra
The Secretary-General of Imam Hussein Media Group, Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen, Sheikh Mustafa al-Muhammadi, received a delegation from the office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husayni al-Shirazi, in the Iraqi city of Basra. In a…
Shia followers of AhlulBayet continue their walk towards Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kadhim
February 12, 2023
Shia followers of AhlulBayet continue their walk towards Kadhimiya to commemorate martyrdom of Imam Musa al-Kadhim
Large numbers of Iraqi pilgrims continue their walk towards the capital, Baghdad, to commemorate the painful anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Musa Al-Kadhim (peace be upon him) in holy city of Al-Kadhimiya. The Imam’s martyrdom anniversary is on the…