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ISWF thanks contributors to the success of Ashura and calls for Shia unity against segregation
Islam World
October 17, 2016
ISWF thanks contributors to the success of Ashura and calls for Shia unity against segregation
Imam Shirazi World Foundation (ISWF) has issued a statement thanking the contributors in the revival and success of Ashura and…
Shia Rights Watch: Shias in Ashura between terror and tyranny
Islam World
October 17, 2016
Shia Rights Watch: Shias in Ashura between terror and tyranny
Security and human rights situations for Shia Muslims did not differ in the days of Ashura this year from the…
26 Shias wrongfully charged in Nigeria
World
October 16, 2016
26 Shias wrongfully charged in Nigeria
Some 26 Shia were charged with criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, disturbance of public peace and inciting public disturbance. …
Imam Hussein Mosque closed to bar Shiites from observing Ashura holiday
Islam World
October 13, 2016
Imam Hussein Mosque closed to bar Shiites from observing Ashura holiday
The Endowments Ministry is closing the shrine in Islamic Cairo’s historic Hussein Mosque to bar followers of the Shia faith…
Nigerian Army open fire on Shia mourners, nine martyred
World
October 13, 2016
Nigerian Army open fire on Shia mourners, nine martyred
Nigerian Army and Nigerian Police opened fire on mourners of Imam Hussein in Kaduna. Nigerian Army and Nigerian…
Worshippers marking Ashura shot dead in Kabul
Islam World
October 13, 2016
Worshippers marking Ashura shot dead in Kabul
Shia pilgrims were targeted in the Afghan capital Kabul with at least 25 people killed, in two separate attacks, as…
Millions of pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
Islam World
October 12, 2016
Millions of pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony to mark the…
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
Holy Shrines
October 10, 2016
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel self-flagellation ritual, in which chains with knives are hit…
New book titled “Introduction to Religious Authorities’ Rulings in Husseini Rituals”
Culture & Arts
October 9, 2016
New book titled “Introduction to Religious Authorities’ Rulings in Husseini Rituals”
“Religious Authorities’ Rulings in Husseini Rituals” is one of the books that reveal the stature of the Husseini rituals. …
Four Swedish pilgrims convert to Shia Islam in Imam Redha Holy Shrine
Holy Shrines
September 28, 2016
Four Swedish pilgrims convert to Shia Islam in Imam Redha Holy Shrine
Four Swedish pilgrims, on their first visit to the Imam Redha Holy Shrine accepted Islam and Shi’ism by stating the…