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Iran: Shia cleric shot, wounded in city of Isfahan

Iran: Shia cleric shot, wounded in city of Isfahan

A Shia cleric in central Iran was injured on Saturday morning after an assailant on a motorcycle shot at him, according to a local news report. Mohsen Akhavan, who holds the clerical rank of Hojjat al-Islam, was targeted in the…
Afghanistan: UNHRC condemns plight of women under Taliban rule

Afghanistan: UNHRC condemns plight of women under Taliban rule

Former deputy speaker of the Afghan Parliament, Fawzia Koofi on Friday highlighted the lack of opportunity and ailing mental health that is taking a toll on Afghan women ever since the Taliban extremists took reigns of the country, adding that…
Al-Zainabiya Holy Shrine signs official paper to receive the holy grille of Lady Zainab, peace be upon her

Al-Zainabiya Holy Shrine signs official paper to receive the holy grille of Lady Zainab, peace be upon her

The Al-Zainabiya Holy Shrine signed an official paper to receive the holy grille of Lady Zainab, peace be upon her, after it was completed by a special team from al-Abbas Holy Shrine, in the presence of its Secretary-General, Mustafa Mortadha…
Baghdad: Conference for Husseini preachers in preparation for the season of grief

Baghdad: Conference for Husseini preachers in preparation for the season of grief

Husseiniyat Qasr al-Zahraa, peace be upon her, in the Iraqi capital, Baghdad, hosted a conference for Husseini preachers, in preparation for the season of grief (the months of Muharram and Safar), which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace…
Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine announces the influx of four million pilgrims during the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Al-Jawad, peace be upon him

Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine announces the influx of four million pilgrims during the commemoration of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Al-Jawad, peace be upon him

The Al-Kadhimiya Holy Shrine announced that four million pilgrims have commemorated the ceremonies for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Muhammad al-Jawad, peace be upon him, at his Holy Shrine. The General Secretariat of the Holy Shrine of Al-Kadhimiya said in…
Imam Redha Holy Shrine ready to cooperate with al-Abbas Holy Shrine in research, publication

Imam Redha Holy Shrine ready to cooperate with al-Abbas Holy Shrine in research, publication

“Islamic Research Foundation has been active in Quranic research and teachings of holy Prophet’s Infallible Household for 36 years”, said Dr. Ahad Faramarz Gharamaleki in a meeting with the visiting Iraqi delegation from al-Abbas Holy Shrine. Presenting a report on…
Author and political commentator: Pakistan glorifies terrorism in the name of Islam

Author and political commentator: Pakistan glorifies terrorism in the name of Islam

Author and political commentator Arif Jamal said that Pakistan commits human rights violations with the help of terrorism and militancy and later glorifies these abuses in the name of Islam. Jamal made these remarks while speaking in a podcast show…
Announcement

Announcement

The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, announced that Thursday is the 30th of the month of Dhul-Qa’dah, and that the first day of Dhul-Hijjah 1443 AH is Friday (July 1, 2022).
Daily Session of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi with scholars, believers in the holy city of Qom

Daily Session of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi with scholars, believers in the holy city of Qom

On the morning of Wednesday, the 29th of the holy month of Dhul-Qa’dah 1443 AH (29/6/2022 AD), during the daily session of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, one of the attendees asked: “Is Shiism or…
Saudi authorities arrest 19 over ‘fraudulent’ offers to perform Hajj for others

Saudi authorities arrest 19 over ‘fraudulent’ offers to perform Hajj for others

Nineteen people were arrested in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday for allegedly offering fraudulent services involving Hajj being performed on behalf of others. Saudi Public Security Department said that of those arrested, three were in breach of border security regulations and…
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