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The mourning and service processions in the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf as well as other Shia cities are commemorating the nineteenth day of the great month of Ramadan, which marks the attack on the Commander of the Faithful,…

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights revealed that Bahraini security forces threw sound bombs and beat detainees in Jaw prison in order to break up a sit-in that began on April 5 against the death of political…

The Iraqi Security Media Cell announced the killing of a suicide bomber wearing an explosive belt who tried to blow himself up in Kirkuk.The cell said in a statement that “the National Security Forces managed to kill a suicide bomber…

Imam Hussain Holy Shrine unveiled a large monument representing the allegiance of al-Ghadeer in the middle of one of its pilgrims’ cities in the holy Karbala.Hazem Thamer Hamza, assistant director of Sayyed al-Awsiya Pilgrims’ City, said, “A huge monument representing…

The security authorities in Iraq have arrested 13 terrorist operatives belonging to ISIS terrorist organization in Nineveh province.The Security Media Cell said, in a statement carried by local media, that “with the aim of establishing security in Nineveh province, the…

The director of the health office in the Yemeni capital, Dr. Mutahar Al-Marouni, confirmed that the health sector represents an advanced front of steadfastness in the face of war and siege.Al-Marouni praised the steadfastness of the health sector and the…

Amnesty International reiterated its call on the Bahraini authorities to improve their human rights file, in light of the escalation of violations, repression, and the absence of freedoms in the country.In a series of tweets, the organization said on its…

Shias around the world are celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba, peace be upon himCelebrations are being held in Husseiniyahs, Islamic centers and houses of Ahlulbayt followers, peace be upon them, where the blessed biography of the great…

The Ahlulbayt University in the holy city of Karbala, entered the British Times Higher Education World University Rankings with a superior rank among Iraqi universities.The ranking evaluates universities following a number of United Nations goals including quality education, health, partnerships,…

The Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the Lebanese capital Beirut, launched a humanitarian campaign to distribute foodstuffs to hundreds of families.In a statement received by Shia Waves, the Office stated…