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Governor of Holy Najaf inaugurates new overpass to reduce traffic congestion during massive pilgrimages
February 13, 2023
Governor of Holy Najaf inaugurates new overpass to reduce traffic congestion during massive pilgrimages
The Governor of Najaf Al-Ashraf, Majid Al-Waeli, confirmed that (Ya Hussein) Overpass, inaugurated on Saturday, on Najaf-Karbal Road, is part of important projects to reduce heave traffic jams during massive pilgrimages. In a statement followed by Shia Waves Agency, Al-Waeli…
AhlulBayet Foundation in Iraq’s Basra forms committee to meet needs of students of Islamic sciences
February 13, 2023
AhlulBayet Foundation in Iraq’s Basra forms committee to meet needs of students of Islamic sciences
The Ahl al-Bayt Cultural and Charitable Foundation in Basra city announced the formation of a special committee concerned with students of religious sciences, with the aim of creating a communicative atmosphere among them and to consolidate their collective efforts in…
Iraq: Ministry of Interior announces readiness to secure massive pilgrimage of martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim
February 13, 2023
Iraq: Ministry of Interior announces readiness to secure massive pilgrimage of martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Kadhim
The Iraqi Minister of Interior, Abd al-Amir al-Shammari, announced on Saturday the security readiness for the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam al-Kadhim (peace be upon him). In a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, the Iraqi Ministry of Interior…
Holy Shrine of Kadhimiya hoists black banner of sorrow over martyrdom of Imam al-Kadhim
February 13, 2023
Holy Shrine of Kadhimiya hoists black banner of sorrow over martyrdom of Imam al-Kadhim
The black banner of sorrow and sadness has been hoisted on top of two holy domes of Imam Musa al-Kadhim and Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon them, in Holy Kadhimiya to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Musa bin Jafar…
Pakistan: “Counter-Terrorism Operation in Nowshera Leads to Elimination of Two Terrorists”
February 12, 2023
Pakistan: “Counter-Terrorism Operation in Nowshera Leads to Elimination of Two Terrorists”
The Counter-Terrorism Department (CTD) launched on Thursday, Feb. 9th, a daring operation in the Misri Banda area of Risalpur Police Station in Nowshera District, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Pakistan. The mission was to apprehend members of the known terrorist groups Sipah Sahaba/Lashkar…
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.…