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Kandahar officials ordered not to photograph live things
February 20, 2024
Kandahar officials ordered not to photograph live things
Authorities in the southern Afghan province of Kandahar, the birthplace of the Taliban, ordered its officials on Sunday not to take pictures or videos of “living things”, media outlets reported. In a letter addressed to civil and military officials, the…
2nd Annual Quranic Exhibition opened at University of Kufa
February 20, 2024
2nd Annual Quranic Exhibition opened at University of Kufa
The 2nd Annual Quranic Exhibition was opened by the Quran Scientific Institute, affiliated to Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, at the University of Kufa as part of the Quranic project for Iraqi university and institute students for the academic year 2023-2024. The…
Pakistanis still await new government 10 days after elections
February 20, 2024
Pakistanis still await new government 10 days after elections
Pakistan’s three main political parties are still struggling to form a minority government after the recent general elections. The Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) has a higher chance of forming a new government with the support of newly-elected lawmakers, but the…
Tunisian journalist lauds Shia media for conveying teachings and values of Ahlulbayt
February 19, 2024
Tunisian journalist lauds Shia media for conveying teachings and values of Ahlulbayt
The Tunisian journalist and writer Sadik Slaimeya stated that technological advancements and the establishment of Shia satellite channels have had a significant impact on introducing the culture and thought of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, and their divine positions. On…
Malaysian Shias celebrate blessed births of Ahulbayet
February 19, 2024
Malaysian Shias celebrate blessed births of Ahulbayet
Shias in Malaysia expressed their great joy and happiness on the occasion of the blessed births of Imam Hussein, Imam Sajjad and Abu al-Fadl al-Abbas, peace be upon them, Malaysia media reported Husseiniyas and mosques in the capital Kuala Lumpur…
Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes financial gifts to Afghan families
February 19, 2024
Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi distributes financial gifts to Afghan families
In line with the directives and recommendations of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, the Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of His Eminence carried out a humanitarian campaign to assist those in need. The humanitarian campaign included the distribution of financial gifts to the orphans in…
Vatican envoy attends 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival in Holy Karbala
February 18, 2024
Vatican envoy attends 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival in Holy Karbala
The Vatican envoy, who attended the 17th Rabi Al-Shahada International Cultural Festival organized in Holy Karbala by Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, emphasized that the world today is going through a state of division and fragmentation, and we must strive for…
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
February 18, 2024
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt continue walking towards Holy Karbala to commemorate Mid-Sha’ban Pilgrimage
Large crowds of Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, from various Iraqi provinces continue their walk towards the holy city of Karbala to participate in the commemoration of the mid-Sha’ban pilgrimage—which marks the blessed birth of Imam al-Mahdi,…
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces gradual launch of electronic visa
February 18, 2024
Iraqi Ministry of Interior announces gradual launch of electronic visa
The Iraqi Ministry of Interior announced today, Sunday, the gradual launch of the electronic visa application. The Director of Civil Status, Passports, and Residency at the Ministry, Major General Nashat Al-Khafaji, said in a statement to the official news agency,…
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan demands independent review of parliamentary elections’ results
February 18, 2024
Human Rights Commission of Pakistan demands independent review of parliamentary elections’ results
In its recent report, the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan has questioned the validity of the national elections in the country, expressing concern about the suspicious behavior of the interim government. The commission said that this year’s elections have damaged…