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Qom’s inhabitants celebrate the blessed arrival of Lady Fatima al-Masouma to their city
January 15, 2015
Qom’s inhabitants celebrate the blessed arrival of Lady Fatima al-Masouma to their city
On the twenty-third of Rabie-ul-Awwal 201 A.H., the caravan of Lady Fatima Al-Masouma, peace be upon her, arrived at Qom and the people received her with great happiness, and were very glad that she entered their lands. On the twenty-third…
IS executes 13 youths for watching a football match
January 14, 2015
IS executes 13 youths for watching a football match
Terrorists of the so-called Islamic State have executed 13 youths in Hay al-Yarmouk, west of Mosul, after watching a football match between Iraq and Jordan. Terrorists of the so-called Islamic State have executed 13 youths in Hay al-Yarmouk, west of…
300 volunteers finish training and ready to battle IS
January 14, 2015
300 volunteers finish training and ready to battle IS
The deputy of the security committee in Salahuddin province Khaled al-Khazraji announced that 300 volunteers from the province have finished their training and are now ready to battle IS terrorists. The deputy of the security committee in Salahuddin province Khaled…
Masked security forces in Bahrain arrest 7 people
January 14, 2015
Masked security forces in Bahrain arrest 7 people
Masked security forces carried-out home raids, in the village of Buri, arresting 7 citizens. Masked security forces carried-out home raids, in the village of Buri, arresting 7 citizens. Around 17 vehicles belonging to the security forces participated in the home…
Amerli Museum to be constructed to depict the heroic stances of Amerli district
January 14, 2015
Amerli Museum to be constructed to depict the heroic stances of Amerli district
Sheikh Fahim al-Ibrahimi, head of the Religious Teachings Unit of the Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, said that a museum for Amerli district will be constructed by the Imam Hussein Holy shrine to depict the heroic stances of this predominantly Shia…
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…