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Culture of Jihad and Resistance in Shiism, a new book release by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
January 14, 2015
Culture of Jihad and Resistance in Shiism, a new book release by the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
The Studies and Researches Unit, affiliated to the Religious Affairs Department of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has released a new book about Jihad from a moderate religious perspective. The Studies and Researches Unit, affiliated to the Religious Affairs Department…
Bahraini regime attacks protesters in different parts of Bahrain
January 13, 2015
Bahraini regime attacks protesters in different parts of Bahrain
Bahraini regime forces have once again attacked anti-regime protesters in the northern island of Sitra. Bahraini regime forces have once again attacked anti-regime protesters in the northern island of Sitra. Police fired tear gas to disperse the demonstrators. Similar protest…
Car explosion targeting 12 Shia volunteers in northern Baghdad
January 13, 2015
Car explosion targeting 12 Shia volunteers in northern Baghdad
At least 12 people have been martyred in a car bomb explosion targeting Shia volunteers in a town north of the Iraqi capital city of Baghdad. At least 12 people have been martyred in a car bomb explosion targeting Shia…
Piece of Kaaba’s cover (kiswa) on display
January 13, 2015
Piece of Kaaba’s cover (kiswa) on display
A piece of Kiswa or (veil) covering Kaaba in Mecca has been put on display at the Museum of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city of Karbala. A piece of Kiswa or (veil) covering Kaaba in…
Saudi cleric’s snowman verdict causes controversy
January 12, 2015
Saudi cleric’s snowman verdict causes controversy
A Saudi cleric has whipped up controversy by issuing a religious ruling forbidding the building of snowmen, describing them as anti-Islamic. A Saudi cleric has whipped up controversy by issuing a religious ruling forbidding the building of snowmen, describing them…
More than 45 protesters injured in Bahrain clashes
January 12, 2015
More than 45 protesters injured in Bahrain clashes
More than 45 people were injured when demonstrators clashed with Bahraini security forces in the capital Manama. More than 45 people were injured when demonstrators clashed with Bahraini security forces in the capital Manama. Western-allied Bahrain has been determined by…
Iraqi official announces liberating Mosul soon and IS terrorists flee the city
January 12, 2015
Iraqi official announces liberating Mosul soon and IS terrorists flee the city
An Iraqi official said that Nineveh province will be liberated soon from the terrorists affiliated to what is so called the Islamic State by the recent ongoing preparations. An Iraqi official said that Nineveh province will be liberated soon from…
Volunteer fighters manage to kill 18 IS terrorists and arrest 5 others
January 12, 2015
Volunteer fighters manage to kill 18 IS terrorists and arrest 5 others
A source of the volunteer forces said that around 18 IS terrorists were killed and 5 others arrested by their forces in Bataul Hassan area in Holy Samarra. A source of the volunteer forces said that around 18 IS terrorists…
Museum of Imam Hussein in Karbala among world’s top 10 museums
January 12, 2015
Museum of Imam Hussein in Karbala among world’s top 10 museums
UN representative in the holy city of Karbala described the Museum of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in the holy city as one of the top 10 museums in the world. UN representative in the holy city of Karbala…
Bahraini regime forces attack protesters
January 7, 2015
Bahraini regime forces attack protesters
Security forces in Bahrain have attacked demonstrators in Bilad al-Qadeem, a suburb of the Bahraini capital, Manama, using tear gas and rubber bullets to disperse the protesters, and causing a number of injuries. Security forces in Bahrain have attacked demonstrators…