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Dismantling work on Sayyeda Ruqayya’s holy grille started
November 22, 2022
Dismantling work on Sayyeda Ruqayya’s holy grille started
Work on dismantling the old holy grille of Sayyeda Ruqayya, peace be upon her, has started. The old grille is being removed in preparation for the new one to be installed. Some parts of the grille have already been transferred…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses that Muslim rulers should implement justice and equality and not be a copy of the dark rulers
November 22, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses that Muslim rulers should implement justice and equality and not be a copy of the dark rulers
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, renewed his emphasis on Muslim rulers to observe people’s rights and apply justice and equality between them. In a statement received by Shia Waves News Agency, today, the…
Promotion of Islamic concepts in calligraphy discussed in Pakistan
November 21, 2022
Promotion of Islamic concepts in calligraphy discussed in Pakistan
Several academics read papers and held discussions on the varied aspects of Islamic Art on the 2nd day of The Islamic Art Festival organized by Lahore Arts Council Alhamra and Pakistan Arts Council Karachi at Alhamra Arts Centre, The Mall.…
In a flagrant violation of rights, Saudi authorities demolish the Shia Al-Harif Mosque in Al-Qatif
November 21, 2022
In a flagrant violation of rights, Saudi authorities demolish the Shia Al-Harif Mosque in Al-Qatif
Today, religious and popular circles in the Saudi city of Qatif denounced the authorities’ demolition of the Shia Al-Harif Mosque in the city, and offering its land for sale in a public auction under the supervision of the General Court.…
Members of cultural and charitable institutions from Kuwait meet the son of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in the holy city of Qom
November 21, 2022
Members of cultural and charitable institutions from Kuwait meet the son of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in the holy city of Qom
The son of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Ayatollah Sayyid Hussein al-Shirazi, met with a group of members and officials of cultural and charitable institutions affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority in Kuwait. The meetings took place on Saturday,…
Group of Iraqi pilgrims traveling on foot arrives in Holy Qom
November 21, 2022
Group of Iraqi pilgrims traveling on foot arrives in Holy Qom
Sayyeda Fatima Al-Masouma Group from Thi Qar, Iraq has arrived in holy Qom, Iran. The followers of the Ahlulbayt travelled on foot from the city of Suq al-Shiyukh to the holy city of Qom to perform pilgrimage to Sayyeda Fatima…
Bahrain: Protests inside Jaw prison, rejecting ongoing restrictions policies
November 21, 2022
Bahrain: Protests inside Jaw prison, rejecting ongoing restrictions policies
Sources monitoring affairs of prisoners of conscience inside Jaw Central Prison in Bahrain confirmed that a number of political prisoners in Building 7 continue protesting due to continuing offense against scholars and prominent figures. Bahraini activist Youssef Al-Jamri said in…
Shirazi-affiliated foundations provide Afghan families with financial assistance
November 21, 2022
Shirazi-affiliated foundations provide Afghan families with financial assistance
Foundations, centers and institutions affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi in Afghanistan continue to provide assistance to Afghan families. On Sunday, the office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in a statement received by Shia Waves Agency, said: “The honorable…
Bus plunges into ditch, killing 20 in flood-hit southern Pakistan
November 20, 2022
Bus plunges into ditch, killing 20 in flood-hit southern Pakistan
At least 20 people have been killed in Pakistan’s flood-hit south after a minibus crashed into a deep and water-logged ditch. The vehicle crashed late on Thursday in Sehwan region of the southern Sindh province, local police official Khadim Hussain…
Afghanistan no longer a Member of Media Freedom Coalition
November 20, 2022
Afghanistan no longer a Member of Media Freedom Coalition
The Media Freedom Coalition’s co-chairs, the Netherlands and Canada, said on November 18 that Afghanistan had been removed after situations for media freedom declined following Taliban’s takeover of the country. Afghanistan joined the Media Freedom Coalition in January 2020 after…