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In revival of Ashura’s humanitarian values, “Who is Hussain” Organization launches major relief campaign
August 4, 2022
In revival of Ashura’s humanitarian values, “Who is Hussain” Organization launches major relief campaign
The international organization “Who is Hussain” launched a major relief campaign in various countries around the world, in commemoration of the painful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him), and to publicize his humanitarian revolution. The organization stated…
Pakistan: Shias demand government to secure processions during mournful month of Muharram
August 4, 2022
Pakistan: Shias demand government to secure processions during mournful month of Muharram
Council Chairman of Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Fiqah Jafria Syed Ghazanfar Ali Shah has asked the government to keep strict vigilance on the activities of the banned organizations to maintain peace and security during the mournful month of Muharram. Speaking at a press conference…
Bahraini regime tightens crackdown on Shias ahead of Ashura commemorations
August 4, 2022
Bahraini regime tightens crackdown on Shias ahead of Ashura commemorations
Bahraini forces have tightened their ruthless crackdown against Shia Muslims ahead of the occasion of Ashura, as the Al Khalifah regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed measures against members of the majority religious community. Social media activists have posted videos…
Karbala faces record-breaking rise in temperatures, and Husseini rituals continue with same spiritual zeal
August 4, 2022
Karbala faces record-breaking rise in temperatures, and Husseini rituals continue with same spiritual zeal
Today, Wednesday, the holy province of Karbala recorded a rise in temperatures that reached (49 degrees Celsius) in its center, and (51 degrees Celsius) in its Ain Al-Tamr district, which is the highest among the countries of the world. With…
Pakistan announces two-day public holiday in commemoration of Ashura
August 4, 2022
Pakistan announces two-day public holiday in commemoration of Ashura
Yesterday, Wednesday, the Federal Government of Pakistan announced the suspension of official working hours on the eve of the tenth of Muharram, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). A government statement received by media outlets and…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: The ruling regimes in Muslim countries turned their back on the policy of the Prophet and his family (peace be upon them) and applied the exact opposite
August 4, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: The ruling regimes in Muslim countries turned their back on the policy of the Prophet and his family (peace be upon them) and applied the exact opposite
The recent threats of the ruling Iranian regime did not affect the right of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, from saying the word of truth and coming out to the world with his annual speech…
Pakistan: Peshawar High Court allows Muharram activities at new Imambargahs
August 3, 2022
Pakistan: Peshawar High Court allows Muharram activities at new Imambargahs
Peshawar High Court, last Tuesday, allowed members of Shia community to carry out religious activities during Muharram in imambargahs apart from the places enlisted by the government and directed police to make proper security arrangements in that regard. The order…
Barriers around Kaaba removed after two years as new Umrah season begins
August 3, 2022
Barriers around Kaaba removed after two years as new Umrah season begins
Saudi Arabia has decided after two years to remove the preventive barriers around the Holy Kaaba, allowing worshippers to once more touch the house of Allah. The General Presidency for the Affairs of the Two Holy Mosques announced the decision…
Imam Ali Holy Shrine laid with red carpet as part of commemorating mournful Muharram
August 2, 2022
Imam Ali Holy Shrine laid with red carpet as part of commemorating mournful Muharram
Employees working in the Service Department at Imam Ali Holy Shrine laid Al-Haydari Courtyard with red carpets as part of their services for the mourning processions in the mournful month of Muharram. The Assistant Head of the Service Affairs Department…
Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike in Afghanistan
August 2, 2022
Al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahiri killed in drone strike in Afghanistan
Al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri has been killed in a drone strike in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, the United States President said. Al-Zawahiri was killed on last Sunday in the biggest blow to the group since its founder Osama bin Laden was…