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Kenyan Shias commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
July 20, 2024
Kenyan Shias commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
The Kenyan capital, Nairobi, witnessed a massive Ashura procession, where followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, affirmed their commitment to the Cause of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and the observance of his sacred rituals. Shia Muslims in…
Bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in attack on Shia mosque in Oman returned home
July 20, 2024
Bodies of 4 Pakistanis killed in attack on Shia mosque in Oman returned home
Four Pakistanis killed in an attack on a Shiite mosque in Oman have been repatriated and returned to their families, the Associated Press reported yesterday. The bodies arrived on Pakistan International Airlines flights at Islamabad and Lahore airports, where relatives…
El Nino Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Zimbabwe
July 19, 2024
El Nino Fuels School Dropout Crisis in Zimbabwe
Scorching temperatures and devastating floods linked to El Nino have plunged Zimbabwe’s rural communities into a crisis. Crop failures have crippled families’ ability to afford basic necessities, forcing a heartbreaking choice: food or education. More details in the following report: …
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
July 19, 2024
Amnesty International Calls on Germany to Support Afghan Refugees in Pakistan
Amnesty International has urged the German government to ensure the safety of Afghan refugees in Pakistan, emphasizing the need for continued support amid growing concerns about their uncertain future, Khaama Press reported yesterday. In a statement released on July 17th,…
First National Holy Quran Center Set to Open in Maldives
July 19, 2024
First National Holy Quran Center Set to Open in Maldives
The President of the Republic of Maldives announced that his government has several initiatives in mind to expand the knowledge of the Quran and promote Islam, which will be implemented soon. Mohammed Muizou also announced the launch of free Quran…
Burundi Launches Ambitious HIV/AIDS Program
July 19, 2024
Burundi Launches Ambitious HIV/AIDS Program
The Burundian government, in collaboration with the United Nations, has initiated a four-year program aimed at combating HIV/AIDS, valued at approximately 40 billion Burundi francs (around 14 million U.S. dollars), Xinhua reported yesterday. Public Health and AIDS Control Minister Lyduine…
Shia mourners in London, Copenhagen commemorate Holy Ashura
July 18, 2024
Shia mourners in London, Copenhagen commemorate Holy Ashura
The UK Capital, London, along with other cities, witnessed massive processions to commemorate Ashura, where Shia Muslims gathered to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on the 10th of Muharram. Videos captured by Shia Waves Agency…
South Sudan Launches Nationwide Rollout of R21 Malaria Vaccine to Immunize Over 250,000
July 18, 2024
South Sudan Launches Nationwide Rollout of R21 Malaria Vaccine to Immunize Over 250,000
In a major public health initiative, the South Sudanese government, in partnership with UNICEF, WHO, and Gavi, has begun a nationwide rollout of the R21 malaria vaccine, Anadolu Agency reported yesterday. According to the source, the goal is to immunize…
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Killing Shiite Muslims of Oman in Brazen Mosque Shooting
July 18, 2024
ISIS Claims Responsibility for Killing Shiite Muslims of Oman in Brazen Mosque Shooting
Gunmen attacked a Shiite mosque in Oman on Tuesday, killing at least 6 people and injuring 30 more. The attack, claimed by ISIS, marks the first time the Sunni extremist group has targeted the peaceful sultanate, local sources reported yesterday.…
Muslim communities organize Annual Unified Ashura Procession in The Hague
July 16, 2024
Muslim communities organize Annual Unified Ashura Procession in The Hague
A massive Ashura procession was organized in the capital of South Holland, the Hague, to commemorate the painful martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Participants from various Islamic communities across Dutch cities gathered for this annual event,…