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Distribution of 313 strands of hand-crafted narcissus flower in Bayn al-Haramayn
February 27, 2023
Distribution of 313 strands of hand-crafted narcissus flower in Bayn al-Haramayn
During the immediate period leading to the birth of Imam Mahdi (may Allah hasten his reappearance), 313 strands of hand-crafted narcissus flower were distributed in Bayn al-Haramayn by servants of Imam Hussein Media Group. On Saturday 25th, third of Sha’aban,…
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies meets delegation of the blind in Najaf
February 27, 2023
Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies meets delegation of the blind in Najaf
The representative of the blind community in Holy Najaf, Mr. Haider al-Kaabi and Mr. Amir al-Mousawi, have visited the Al-Najaf Al-Ashraf Center for Strategic Studies, affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Shirazi. The Center’s director, Mr. Hussein Al-Shibli, received the delegation. The…
At least 60 migrants including newborn dead after boat falls apart off coast of Italy
February 26, 2023
At least 60 migrants including newborn dead after boat falls apart off coast of Italy
At least 60 migrants have been killed after the vessel carrying them sunk off the coast of Italy. The Italian coast guard spotted about 30 bodies after a migrant boat broke apart in rough seas off the southern coast of…
Opening of 17th edition of Karbala International Book Fair
February 26, 2023
Opening of 17th edition of Karbala International Book Fair
The activities of the 17th edition of the Karbala International Book Fair, which is held by the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine on the area between the Two Holy Shrines, have been launched. The head of the Book Fair, Gaith al-Dabbag…
Iraq: Minister of Interior holds security conference ahead of Mid-Sha’aban Pilgrimage
February 26, 2023
Iraq: Minister of Interior holds security conference ahead of Mid-Sha’aban Pilgrimage
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior, Abdul Amir Al-Shammari, headed a high-level security delegation to visit Holy Karbala to supervise preparations for the coming Mid-Sha’aban Pilgrimage. Al-Shammari and Karbala’s Governor held a meeting to discuss plans and readiness to secure the…
Shirazi-affiliated centers distribute food baskets to Syrian earthquake victims
February 26, 2023
Shirazi-affiliated centers distribute food baskets to Syrian earthquake victims
The centers and organizations affiliated to the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, continue supporting Syria families affected by recent earthquake. According to a statement by the public relations office of the Mesbah Al-Hussein Foundation for Relief…
Millions of children in need of urgent humanitarian support in wake of Turkey-Syria earthquake
February 24, 2023
Millions of children in need of urgent humanitarian support in wake of Turkey-Syria earthquake
Millions of children are in need of urgent humanitarian support after two devastating earthquakes and numerous aftershocks hit south-east Türkiye and Syria on February 6, 2023. The collective death toll is now at least 44,000. While the total number of…
Sydney-based Husseiniya of Ale Yasin distributes sacrificial meat to poor, orphan families in Tehran, Iran
February 24, 2023
Sydney-based Husseiniya of Ale Yasin distributes sacrificial meat to poor, orphan families in Tehran, Iran
Husseiniya of Al Yasin, affiliated to the Shirazi Religious Authority in the Australian city of Sydney took the initiative to distribute sacrificial meat to a number of needy and orphan families in Tehran, Iran. In a statement received by Shia…
Report says donors ‘turning away’ from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
February 24, 2023
Report says donors ‘turning away’ from Taliban-ruled Afghanistan
A new report by Crisis Group warns against international donors cutting aid to Afghanistan in the wake of the Taliban’s curbs on women’s education and ability to work at NGOs, instead arguing for Western countries to find a “liminal space…
Rabee Al-Shahada World Cultural Festival to kick off soon in Holy Karbala
February 23, 2023
Rabee Al-Shahada World Cultural Festival to kick off soon in Holy Karbala
The preparatory committee of the Rabee’ al-Shahada Annual International Festival organized by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that the festival will begin its activities tomorrow, Friday, the third of Sha’aban, coinciding with the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace…