Islam

Grand Ayatollah Hakim, top Shia cleric in Iraq, dies of heart attack aged 85

Sep 04, 2021 06:32

Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Mohammad Saeed al-Hakim, one of Iraq’s most prominent and influential Shia clerics, has passed away in the southern holy city of Najaf after a sudden cardiac arrest aged 85.
Muslims mark Ashura in Kashmir after police crackdown

Aug 20, 2021 07:45

In the Shia-dominated regions of Indian-administered Kashmir, tens of thousands of Muslims have participated in the mourning processions held in memory of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Police attack Muharram procession in India-controlled Kashmir

Aug 18, 2021 05:37

Scores of Shia Muslims were injured and many more were arrested after the Indian forces resorted to batons to foil a mourning procession in the capital city of Indian-administrated Kashmir.
US seizes Qur'anic tiles from Iran for mosque in Virginia

Aug 11, 2021 06:37

US custom authorities have confiscated a set of Iranian tiles to be used in construction of a new mosque in Virginia, demanding they must be shipped back to Iran or destroyed.
Art, literature contests being held about Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny)

Aug 01, 2021 05:30

The World Congress of Arts for Muhammad, The Prophet of Mercy, is holding contests in different languages and sub-categories of art and literature, with themes involving the Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny) and Islam.
Russia urges ‘diverse’ ties with Muslim countries

Jul 30, 2021 08:13

Opening a major annual conference between Russia and Muslim countries, Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov urges existence of diverse and extensive interaction between Moscow and those nations.
Iranians mark Eid al-Ghadir amid coronavirus pandemic

Jul 29, 2021 17:38

Eid al-Ghadir is one of the most important festivities on the Islamic calendar. While Eid al-Ghadir is an occasion for celebration, Muslims also view it as a chance to learn more about who Imam Ali (AS) was and why he was appointed by the Prophet Mohammad (SAWA) as his successor.
President Rouhani felicitates Muslim leaders on Eid al-Adha

Jul 21, 2021 05:21

Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has, in separate messages, extended his felicitations to leaders of Muslim countries on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice), which marks the culmination of the annual Hajj pilgrimage.
Iranians hold Eid al-Adha prayers under COVID safety protocols

Jul 21, 2021 16:16

Worshipers have performed prayers on Eid al-Adha (the Feast of Sacrifice) under strict safety guidelines over the coronavirus pandemic. The prayers were held on Wednesday at open areas and large halls in different cities across the country.
Yemenis gather in front of UN office, urge pressure on Riyadh to lift siege

Jul 20, 2021 18:28

On Eid al-Adha, Yemenis from all walks of life came together in front of the United Nations office in the capital, Sana'a, to call on the international community to pressure Saudi Arabia into lifting the blockade imposed on the war-torn country.