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Iranian authorities Impose curfew on Ayatollah Seyyed Hossein al-Shirazi
November 2, 2022
Iranian authorities Impose curfew on Ayatollah Seyyed Hossein al-Shirazi
A hundred days passed since Iranian authorities took the passport of Ayatollah Sayyid Hussein al-Shirazi, the eldest son of the supreme religious authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, imposing a travel ban on him. The government continues in its…
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization displays rare Quranic manuscripts
November 2, 2022
Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization displays rare Quranic manuscripts
Today, Tuesday, the Sharjah Museum of Islamic Civilization in the UAE revealed 50 rare Quranic manuscripts dating back to 14 centuries, and they are being displayed for the first time. The daily newspaper ‘The National News’ said: “The displayed manuscripts…
HRW report says laws are marginalizing Bahrain opposition
November 2, 2022
HRW report says laws are marginalizing Bahrain opposition
The Bahraini government is using its “political isolation laws” and a series of other tactics to keep the opposition out of public office and other aspects of public life, according to a report by NGO Human Rights Watch. The report…
Ahl al-Bayt Servants committee holds mourning procession over martyrdom of Lady al-Zahra
November 2, 2022
Ahl al-Bayt Servants committee holds mourning procession over martyrdom of Lady al-Zahra
Ahl al-Bayt Servants committee, affiliated to the Religious Authority in holy Karbala, began holding its annual mourning processions on the martyrdom anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her. Mourning processions are held periodically in holy city of Karbala,…
Shia followers of AhlulBayt from Iraq arrive on foot at Sayyeda Zainabi Holy Shrine in Syria
November 2, 2022
Shia followers of AhlulBayt from Iraq arrive on foot at Sayyeda Zainabi Holy Shrine in Syria
An Iraqi group of visitors from southern governorates arrived at the shrine of Sayyida Zainab (peace be upon her) after a journey that lasted for days, walking towards her sanctified shrine in the Syrian capital, Damascus. Shia Waves Agency monitored…
Netherlands: Muslim students continue their quest to make “Eid al-Fitr” school holiday
November 2, 2022
Netherlands: Muslim students continue their quest to make “Eid al-Fitr” school holiday
The head of the Muslim Students’ Union in the schools of the city (Gilder Land) in the Dutch capital, Amsterdam, called on the government to declare Eid al-Fitr as a “school holiday” in the country, as part of the region’s…
Spain to preserve carpet weaving technique inherited from Muslims
November 2, 2022
Spain to preserve carpet weaving technique inherited from Muslims
The Spanish government has applied to UNESCO to preserve the Spanish knot, a technique that was inherited from the Muslims during the Andalusian Islamic period. Carrying the carpet weaving technique to the present day with the name “Spanish knot,” Spain…
European Commission: We are working to select a new European coordinator to combat anti-Muslim hatred
November 2, 2022
European Commission: We are working to select a new European coordinator to combat anti-Muslim hatred
The European Commission announced yesterday, Monday, that it began the process of selecting a new European Union coordinator to combat hatred and discrimination against Muslims to succeed the outgoing coordinator, Tommaso Ciamparino. Speaking at a press conference in Brussels, European…
ICC resumes investigation of suspected war crimes in Afghanistan
November 2, 2022
ICC resumes investigation of suspected war crimes in Afghanistan
Judges at the International Criminal Court decided yesterday, Monday that Prosecutor Karim Khan can resume an investigation into atrocities in Afghanistan, which has been delayed for more than two years. The judges said the investigation could move forward, as Kabul…
Joint statement by “50 countries” condemning Chinese violations against Uyghur Muslims
November 2, 2022
Joint statement by “50 countries” condemning Chinese violations against Uyghur Muslims
In a joint statement, 50 countries from around the world condemned Chinese violations against Uyghur Muslims. A joint statement by “50 countries” from around the world condemning Chinese violations against Uyghur Muslims “50 countries” signed a joint statement condemning the…