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30,000 civilians flee as raids, clashes engulf South Sudan’s eastern states
December 30, 2022
30,000 civilians flee as raids, clashes engulf South Sudan’s eastern states
Armed raids in a region of South Sudan plagued by ethnic clashes have forced around 30,000 civilians to flee their homes, according to the UN’s emergency response agency as international partners demanded an end to the violence. The UN’s Office…
Importance of Female Islamic Activism in Kyrgyzstan
December 30, 2022
Importance of Female Islamic Activism in Kyrgyzstan
In Kyrgyzstan, Islamic organizations and activism — particularly those run by women — have become increasingly important in the social sphere. The influence of Muslim women, and the organizations and communities they lead, can be seen in areas as diverse…
Sydney-based Husseiniya and Mosque of Al-Yasin holds Fatimid mourning ceremonies
December 30, 2022
Sydney-based Husseiniya and Mosque of Al-Yasin holds Fatimid mourning ceremonies
The Shirazi-affiliated Hussainiya and Mosque of Al Yassin in the Australian city of Sydney held a five-day Fatimid mourning ceremony, according to the last narration on the martyrdom of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her. The officials of the…
China COVID deaths accelerate to 9,000 a day – UK research firm Airfinity
December 30, 2022
China COVID deaths accelerate to 9,000 a day – UK research firm Airfinity
Around 9,000 people in China are probably dying each day from COVID-19, UK-based health data firm Airfinity said on Thursday, nearly doubling its “estimate” from a week ago, as infections ripped across the world’s most populous nation, Reuters reported. COVID…
Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmed al-Shirazi participated in Fatimid mourning ceremonies in Kuwait
December 30, 2022
Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmed al-Shirazi participated in Fatimid mourning ceremonies in Kuwait
On the days of the anniversary of the martyrdom of Sayyida Fatima Al-Zahra, peace be upon her, the son of the religious authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah, Sayyed Sadiq Al-Husseini Al-Shirazi, Hujjat Al-Islam wa al-Muslimin, Sayyid Ahmed Al-Shirazi, participated in…
UNHCR calls on Taliban to reverse ban on women humanitarian workers
December 30, 2022
UNHCR calls on Taliban to reverse ban on women humanitarian workers
The UN High Commissioner for Refugees, Filippo Grandi, joined on Thursday the heads of other humanitarian organizations in calling on Afghanistan’s de facto authorities to reverse its directive that restricts women from working with non-governmental organizations. “Preventing women from…
Pakistan: Terrorists attack police picket in Dera Ismail Khan
December 30, 2022
Pakistan: Terrorists attack police picket in Dera Ismail Khan
At least three policemen were injured when terrorists attacked a police picket in Dera Ismail Khan. As per District Police Officer (DPO) Muhammad Shoaib said, a group of terrorists attacked a police picket, located in the limits of Kalachi police…
Indian media celebrates Saudi regime’s decision to ban Islamic cloak in exam halls
December 30, 2022
Indian media celebrates Saudi regime’s decision to ban Islamic cloak in exam halls
The Indian media affiliated to Prime Minister Narendra Modi celebrated the Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regime’s decision, which banned the wearing of the abaya, a cloak worn by Muslim women, for female students in exam halls, considering that…
UN Secretary-General confirms “world need peace now more than ever”
December 30, 2022
UN Secretary-General confirms “world need peace now more than ever”
In his New Year message and as the world is witnessing rising levels of violence and conflicts, UN Secretary-General António Guterres confirmed that the world needs peace now more than ever. “Every New Year is a moment of rebirth”, said António…
Imam Al-Sadiq Foundation in Denmark commemorates the last Fatimid days
December 29, 2022
Imam Al-Sadiq Foundation in Denmark commemorates the last Fatimid days
The Imam Al-Sadiq Foundation, peace be upon him, affiliated with the Supreme Religious Authority in the Danish capital, Copenhagen, commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima Al-Zahraa (peace be upon her), according to the fourth narration, by holding the Fatimid…