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Imam Hussein Foundation in Turkey revives martyrdom anniversary of Imam Sajjad

Published: Thursday, 17 September 2020 18:22 Category: Islam World Hits: 34

The Imam Hussein Foundation, peace be upon him, affiliated with the Shirazi Religious Authority in Istanbul, Turkey, held mourning ceremonies on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Sajjad, peace be upon him.

Pakistan reveals plan of action for Arbaeen

The Pakistani Minister of Health, Faisal Sultan, said that an action plan had been prepared for the upcoming Arbaeen Pilgrimage and the proximity of providing it to the Iraqi government. This came during his meeting with the Ambassador of the Republic of Iraq in Islamabad, Hamid Abbas Lafta. Thursday, 17 September 2020 18:20

Five people killed and wounded in two attacks in western Afghanistan

Afghan officials announced today, Wednesday, the killing of two police officers in a shooting by unidentified gunmen in the Enjil area of Herat Province, in western Afghanistan. Thursday, 17 September 2020 18:19

UN warns of Yemen famine

The UN's humanitarian chief warned on Tuesday "the spectre of famine" has returned to war-torn Yemen and for the first time singled out Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and Kuwait for giving nothing to this year's $3.4bn appeal for desperately needed aid. Wednesday, 16 September 2020 14:38

The Human Rights Council calls on Saudi Arabia to release all political opponents

Twenty-nine countries in the Human Rights Council called on Saudi Arabia to release all political opponents and women's rights activists, and to provide the necessary accountability for past violations. Wednesday, 16 September 2020 14:37

Pakistan International Airlines announces special flights for Arbaeen

Pakistan International Airlines announced the completion of the schedule of its special flights to the cities of Najaf and Baghdad, to mark the upcoming pilgrimage of Arbaeen in Karbala, indicating that the Pakistanis will be able to travel to Najaf and Baghdad from September 27 to October 5. Wednesday, 16 September 2020 14:32

Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service thwarts terrorist plot to target citizens in Baqubah

The Iraqi Counter-Terrorism Service announced that it had thwarted a terrorist plot in Baqubah. Wednesday, 16 September 2020 14:31

The Afghan Hazara minority is persecuted because of their faith and excluded because of Islamophobia

The Shia Hazara minority in Afghanistan lives in difficult conditions within their areas of dispersal in the central regions of the country, and the reason is always due to their adherence to the Shia sect, which made them for many years vulnerable to persecution, injustice and displacement, leading to the seizure of their lands. Tuesday, 15 September 2020 16:20

Saudi Arabia considering re-permitting the performance of Umrah, provided that the preventive measures are adhered to

An official source in the Saudi Ministry of Interior said that the Saudi authorities are considering gradually reopening the kingdom for pilgrims to perform the blessed Umrah rituals. Tuesday, 15 September 2020 16:18

Convoys of Kuwaiti pilgrims set off towards the Iraqi borders to participate in the Arbaeen commemoration

Convoys of Kuwaiti pilgrims set off towards the Iraqi border to participate in the revival of Arbaeen. Tuesday, 15 September 2020 16:17

Christian Council of Sweden condemns Quran burning

The Christian Council of Sweden on Sunday condemned the burning of the holy Quran in Sweden in recent weeks. Monday, 14 September 2020 17:00

The Saudi coalition re-targeting the Yemeni capital

The Saudi-Emirati coalition aircraft has re-targeted the Yemeni capital, Sanaa, with a series of raids, today. Monday, 14 September 2020 16:59

Muslims in Iraq and the world commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zain al-Abideen

Mourning ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Zain al-Abideen, peace be upon him, kicked off in Kirkuk, amid security and service measures. Monday, 14 September 2020 16:50

Associated Press: The largest contemporary Muslim pilgrimage isn’t the hajj to Mecca, it’s the Shia pilgrimage to Karbala in Iraq

Under the title ‘The largest contemporary Muslim pilgrimage isn’t the hajj to Mecca, it’s the Shia pilgrimage to Karbala in Iraq,’ a new study published by the Associated Press by researcher Edith Szanto of the University of Alabama examines the challenges faced by Shia Muslims in Saturday, 12 September 2020 16:10

Saudi coalition warplanes launch a series of raids on the capital, Sanaa

The Saudi-Emirati Air Force launched a series of raids on the Shoob District in the Yemeni capital, Sanaa. Saturday, 12 September 2020 16:09

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