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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…
Deadly earthquake leaves thousands dead and injured in both Turkey and Syria
February 10, 2023
Deadly earthquake leaves thousands dead and injured in both Turkey and Syria
After the deadly earthquake which struck both Turkey and Syria, resulting in thousands of buildings, including hospitals and schools, have collapsed and infrastructure has been badly damaged. The death toll In the Turkey-Syria earthquakes has passed 22,000. At least 18,991…
Rights Groups warn of arbitrary arrests of journalists by Taliban
February 10, 2023
Rights Groups warn of arbitrary arrests of journalists by Taliban
The Taliban have arbitrarily detained nearly 2,000 people in Afghanistan since they regained power in August 2021, according to a report by a rights group released earlier last month. Human Rights Watch has warned of arbitrary arrests and detention of…
Pakistan: 2 soldiers martyred in IED blast in Balochistan’s Kohlu, official source says
February 10, 2023
Pakistan: 2 soldiers martyred in IED blast in Balochistan’s Kohlu, official source says
Two Pakistan Army soldiers were martyred after an improvised explosive device (IED) exploded in Balochsitan’s Kohlu area, the military’s media wing said today, Friday. Based on credible intelligence, a military operation was initiated on Feb 10 in the Kohlu area…
Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi arrested in Saudi Arabia
February 10, 2023
Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi arrested in Saudi Arabia
Allama Nazir Abbas Taqvi is reported to have been arrested by Saudi authorities in Makkah after he had performed Umra. This was disclosed by Allam himself in a post on Twitter. According to his own post appeared on social media,…
An alarming new bill takes aim at Pakistan’s Shias
February 9, 2023
An alarming new bill takes aim at Pakistan’s Shias
Instead of reforming its draconian and dangerous blasphemy law, the National Assembly of Pakistan has passed a bill that further strengthens and weaponizes it. The bill, passed on January 17, proposes to increase the punishment in cases pertaining to the…