Shia Muslims
Italian photographer captures Shia identity in Iraq through a different lens
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February 21, 2025
Italian photographer captures Shia identity in Iraq through a different lens
Amid political noise and traditional media coverage, renowned Italian photographer Savino Carboni takes a unique approach, delving into the depth…
SRW reports widespread violations against Shia Muslims in multiple countries
NEWS
February 3, 2025
SRW reports widespread violations against Shia Muslims in multiple countries
Shia Rights Watch (SRW)—an international pro-Shia rights organization—has released its January 2025 report, detailing significant human rights violations against Shia…
On World Hijab Day, Canadian university explores Islam from a Shia Mosque
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January 30, 2025
On World Hijab Day, Canadian university explores Islam from a Shia Mosque
As part of an initiative to promote cultural and religious dialogue, Concordia University’s Office of Religious and Spiritual Life is…
Muslim-majority Mayotte Island struggles to recover from tropical Cyclone Chido
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December 22, 2024
Muslim-majority Mayotte Island struggles to recover from tropical Cyclone Chido
Almost a week after Cyclone Chido, the worst storm to strike Mayotte in nearly a century, the French Indian Ocean…
Shia residents of Syrian towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa face worsening humanitarian crisis
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December 4, 2024
Shia residents of Syrian towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa face worsening humanitarian crisis
The towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa in Syria are facing an escalating humanitarian crisis following forced evacuation orders issued by…
Shia community in Finland commemorates Ashura rituals
Ahlulbayt Occasions
July 13, 2024
Shia community in Finland commemorates Ashura rituals
Shia community in Finland has begun reviving the Husseini mourning rituals in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, his…
Shia Muslims in Sierra Leone recall honourable biography of Imam Al-Baqir
Ahlulbayt Occasions
June 16, 2024
Shia Muslims in Sierra Leone recall honourable biography of Imam Al-Baqir
Coinciding with his sorrowful martyrdom anniversary, Shia preachers and researchers in the Republic of Sierra Leone have discussed various aspects…
Prominent Shia figure visits International Patriarchate in Turkey to enhance dialogue
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May 5, 2024
Prominent Shia figure visits International Patriarchate in Turkey to enhance dialogue
The online newspaper “Orthodox Times” reported that Hujjat-ul-Islam wa-al-Muslimeen Sayyid Jawad al-Shahrastani visited the International Patriarchate with a large delegation…
Shia communities worldwide emphasize importance of blessed Ramadan in introducing Islam
Ahlulbayt Occasions
March 17, 2024
Shia communities worldwide emphasize importance of blessed Ramadan in introducing Islam
Shia communities in Europe and the Americas have emphasized that the month of Ramadan is an opportunity to show the…
Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continues its humanitarian activities
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December 4, 2023
Mazar-i-Sharif-based office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi continues its humanitarian activities
The office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Afghanistan’s Mazar-i-Sharif has confirmed the continuation of its humanitarian activities in the city.…