Shia Muslims
Prominent Shia figure visits International Patriarchate in Turkey to enhance dialogue
NEWS
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
NEWS
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.…
Pakistan: Largest Shia mosque is now under construction in Barachinare
Ahlulbayt Occasions
November 13, 2023
Pakistan: Largest Shia mosque is now under construction in Barachinare
The city of Barachinare, west of the Pakistani capital, Islamabad, is witnessing the construction of the largest Shia mosque in…
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt launch Ashura procession in Melbourne, Australia
Ahlulbayt Occasions
August 6, 2023
Shia followers of Ahlulbayt launch Ashura procession in Melbourne, Australia
The Australian ‘Pakenham’ news agency published an article on Saturday in which it described the massive Ashura march in Melbourne.…
Shias around the world commemorate the demise anniversary of Lady Um Al-Baneen (peace be upon her)
NEWS
January 5, 2023
Shias around the world commemorate the demise anniversary of Lady Um Al-Baneen (peace be upon her)
An atmosphere of sadness and condolence prevailed in Iraq’s holy cities and around the world, with the painful tragedy of…
Delegation of Shura Council of Afghan Shia Scholars visits Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Holy Najaf
NEWS
January 1, 2023
Delegation of Shura Council of Afghan Shia Scholars visits Imam Ali Holy Shrine in Holy Najaf
A delegation from the Shura Council of Afghan Shia scholars was honored to visit the shrine of Imam Ali (peace…
Afghanistan: Taliban force Shia Muslims in Balkhab out of their homes
Afghanistan
October 29, 2022
Afghanistan: Taliban force Shia Muslims in Balkhab out of their homes
Local sources in the city of Balkhab, which belongs to Sarbul province in northern Afghanistan, said that Taliban are forcing…
Shia Rights Watch issues monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
Shia World Institutions
October 2, 2022
Shia Rights Watch issues monthly report on human rights violations against Shia Muslims
Shia Rights Watch released its monthly report on the most prominent human rights violations committed against Shia Muslims in September…
UN expert decries ‘systematic’ attacks on Afghan Shias
Afghanistan
September 13, 2022
UN expert decries ‘systematic’ attacks on Afghan Shias
Hazara and other Shia Muslim communities in Afghanistan are facing what seem to be “systematic” attacks that could amount to…