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Archbishop of Washington, D.C.: The meeting between the Pope and Sistani showed that peoples can work together in a spirit of dialogue
March 22, 2021
Archbishop of Washington, D.C.: The meeting between the Pope and Sistani showed that peoples can work together in a spirit of dialogue
On Wednesday, Cardinal Wilton Gregory, Archbishop of Washington, D.C., and Sayyid M. B. Kashmiri, Representative of Ayatollah Al-Sistani in the U.S., discussed Pope Francis’s historic visit with Ayatollah Al-Sistani. That visit took place on 6 March, the second day of…
The World Federation of Sufism celebrates the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein in Cairo
March 22, 2021
The World Federation of Sufism celebrates the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein in Cairo
The World Federation of Sufi Orders, and the Sheikh of the Azmiyya Order, celebrated the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, at the headquarters of the Azmiyya Sheikhdom in the Egyptian capital, Cairo.In conjunction with the event,…
First hijabi woman to chair London university student union
March 21, 2021
First hijabi woman to chair London university student union
Shaima Dallali, the first hijab wearing Arab Muslim to win the presidency of the City University of London Students’ Union.Dallali said, “Students are already active and engage regarding education and academic issues. Freedom of speech is an important issue for…
The Imam of Life Blood Donation Campaign launched to support patients in Germany
March 21, 2021
The Imam of Life Blood Donation Campaign launched to support patients in Germany
The activities of the Imam of Life Blood Donation Campaign were launched in Germany through the efforts of a group of followers of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in conjunction with the birth anniversary of…
Celebrating the birth anniversary of al-Abbas ibn Ali, peace be upon him, in Madagascar
March 21, 2021
Celebrating the birth anniversary of al-Abbas ibn Ali, peace be upon him, in Madagascar
Ahlulbayt followers in Madagascar revived the birth anniversary of al-Abbas ibn Ali, peace be upon him.The Ahlulbayt Center, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority, in the city of Majunga, Madagascar, held a joyful celebration on the occasion.The celebration was attended…
Celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein in Husseiniyat Al Yasin in Australia
March 21, 2021
Celebrating the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein in Husseiniyat Al Yasin in Australia
On the occasion of the birth anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Husseiniyat Al Yasin, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority, held a joyful celebration.The celebration, which was held at the Husseiniyah headquarters, was attended by a large…
Major mosques in France reject the ban on halal slaughter
March 20, 2021
Major mosques in France reject the ban on halal slaughter
Three major mosques in France announced their refusal of the ban on animal slaughtering according to Islamic law.A statement issued by the mosques of Paris, Lyon, and Ivory stated that their administrations met to discuss the circular of the French…
Tanzania celebrates first Muslim female president
March 20, 2021
Tanzania celebrates first Muslim female president
Tanzania makes history as the country’s new hijab-wearing president takes the reigns and steps out of the shadow of John Magufuli’s Covid-19 denying presidency.Tanzania has sworn its first female Muslim president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, days after she announced the death…
Leicestershire Police test New Zealand hijab in ‘country first’
March 20, 2021
Leicestershire Police test New Zealand hijab in ‘country first’
An operational hijab introduced by New Zealand Police to encourage more Muslim women to join is being trialed in England for the first time.The head covering, which can be worn with police headgear and equipment, was created after 16 months…
Shia community in Australia commemorates the birth anniversaries of Karbala’s Heroes
March 20, 2021
Shia community in Australia commemorates the birth anniversaries of Karbala’s Heroes
The Shia Jafari Islamic Center in Australia commemorated, for five days, the birth anniversaries of the heroes of Karbala, peace be upon them.The center organized celebrations, which included speeches, religious lectures and poetry recitations, to commemorate the birth anniversaries of…