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Mass demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the demolition of al-Baqi in Pakistan, Iran and Portugal
May 24, 2021
Mass demonstrations commemorating the anniversary of the demolition of al-Baqi in Pakistan, Iran and Portugal
Several cities in Pakistan, Iran and Portugal witnessed mass demonstrations, participated by Ahlulbayt followers, commemorating the anniversary of the demolition of al-Baqi and calling for their reconstruction.According to what was published by media outlets, followed by Shia Waves, several Pakistani…
The Shias of India recall the demolition of the graves of Jannat al-Baqi
May 23, 2021
The Shias of India recall the demolition of the graves of Jannat al-Baqi
For the second consecutive day, the mosques in the Indian city of Lucknow witnessed the establishment of mourning ceremonies on the anniversary of the demolition of al-Baqi, attended by masses of followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them.On the eighth…
Construction of the first mosque in the North Pole
May 23, 2021
Construction of the first mosque in the North Pole
A resident of the Iraqi community in Canada built the first mosque in the town of Inuvik, the northwestern region of Canada.Dr. Hussein Qasti from Iraq managed to build the first mosque in Canada’s far-north provinces, in the Inuvik region,…
Boko Haram leader died blowing himself up to avoid capture
May 22, 2021
Boko Haram leader died blowing himself up to avoid capture
The Nigerian army says it is looking into reports that Boko Haram leader Abubakar Shekau has died after blowing himself up to avoid being captured by a rival group.Shekau, the long-time leader of the terrorist group — also known as…
Moroccan Shias prevented from practicing their religion due to government restrictions and extremist groups
May 22, 2021
Moroccan Shias prevented from practicing their religion due to government restrictions and extremist groups
The English-language website ‘Ya Biladi’ reported that Shia Muslims in Morocco still face challenges and restrictions that prevent them from practicing their freedom and religious beliefs, indicating that Moroccan Shias have resorted to secretly conducting their religious rituals, for fear…
Members of the British House of Lords meet with the Bahraini opposition
May 20, 2021
Members of the British House of Lords meet with the Bahraini opposition
Members of the British House of Lords and politicians stressed the need for Boris Johnson’s government to pressure the Bahraini authorities to put an end to the repression against activists, and to emphasize the need to protect prisoners and detainees,…
Report: 55 million people forced into internal displacement in 2020
May 20, 2021
Report: 55 million people forced into internal displacement in 2020
Today, the Indian website ‘Indiatimes’ published a report issued by the Displacement Monitoring Center, which revealed that the number of internally displaced persons in the world during the year 2020 reached about 55 million people.The report stated, “The world has…
Germany: Protest in front of the Saudi Consulate to demand the rebuilding of al-Baqi graves
May 20, 2021
Germany: Protest in front of the Saudi Consulate to demand the rebuilding of al-Baqi graves
The Shia community in Germany organized a protest in front of the Saudi Consulate in Frankfurt, calling for the rebuilding of the graves of the Baqi imams, peace be upon them.Media outlets followed by Shia Waves reported, “The Shia community…
Free Muslim: Difference is a means of rapprochement and compassion, not discrimination and racism
May 20, 2021
Free Muslim: Difference is a means of rapprochement and compassion, not discrimination and racism
On the International Day for Cultural Diversity, the International Nonviolence Organization, Free Muslim, affirmed that difference is a means of rapprochement and compassion, not discrimination and racism.The organization stated in a statement received by Shia Waves, that “God wanted for…
Member of the European Parliament criticizes the human rights situation in Bahrain
May 19, 2021
Member of the European Parliament criticizes the human rights situation in Bahrain
The Spanish member of the European Parliament, Rosa Estaras Ferragut, presented a question in the European Parliament to the Vice-President of the Commission and the High Representative of the Union for Foreign Affairs and Security Policy, about a resolution on…