News from Arab Countries

UNHCR opens cross-border aid operation for displaced Yemenis

SANAA, Yemen: A cross-border aid operation through Saudi Arabia has been launched by the UN Refugee Agency, UNHCR, to meet the urgent needs of internally displaced persons (IDPs) trapped in and around Saada city in northern Yemen, according to UN officials.

Amid UN warning Yemen anti-Shia campaign surges

SAADA, Yemen: In the north of the country, Yemen's military offensive against Zaidi Shia fighters has forced thousands of civilians to flee their homes in the region.

Women entitled to due rights under Islamic charter, Syria Seminar

DAMASCUS, Syria: A Seminar on Consolidation of Family in Islamic Law wrapped up its two-day work in Syrian last week.

Islamic art Museum in Qatar - an architectural masterpiece

LONDON, Britain: A museum dedicated to Islamic arts will be opened in the Gulf state of Qatar, representatives of the project said during a press conference in London.

Shias in Kuwait seek election boost-up

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti Shias are looking to boost their strength in parliament when the country goes to the ballot box on Saturday.

"Human relations in Islam" … Syria confab focuses on proximity among religions

DAMASCUS, Syria: Titled "Human relations in Islam" the 5th gathering of Proximity between Islamic Schools of Thought ended on Wednesday May 14 in Damascus.

Shiite movement-Yemeni troops clashes leave dozens dead

SANAA, Yemen: Fighting between Shiite movement and government troops in northwestern Yemen left more than 20 people dead this weekend, according to government and fighting officials.

Kuwaiti govt urged to include Jafari jurisprudence in schools

KUWAIT CITY: Qa’imatol Amin, a party which is preparing to participate in first stage of elections of Kuwait’s Majlis Al-Ommah 2008 has announced its program.

Ismaili centre, first of its kind in ME, opened in Dubai

DUBAI, UAE: Spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims Prince Aga Khan on Wednesday inaugurated an Ismaili cultural centre in the Gulf emirate of Dubai, the first of its kind in the Middle East.

Syria: Mourning at maraqed of Sayeda Zainab (A), Sayeda Roqaya (A)

DAMASCUS, Syria: Hundreds of thousands of Hussaini mourners who could not reach Karbala to observe Arbaeen gathered in Syria commemorating the event.

Maraje in Syria mark 2nd anniversary of Samarra shrine aggression

DAMASCUS, Syria: Offices of Marajay in Damascus observed the second anniversary of destruction of Samarra shrine by holding majalis al-azaa and commemorative gatherings.

Syria: Ayat As-Sadr (1943-1999) remembered 

DAMASCUS, Syria: A commemorating ceremony to honour late Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Sadeq As-Sadr (1943-1999) was held in Sayyedah Zaynab, Damascus attended by political, religious and social figures.

Mourning for Imam Al-Jawad (AS) held in Saudi, Iraq, Syria

DAMASCUS/ HOLY KARBALA/ AL-MATIRFI: Martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Muhammad Al-Jawad (AS) was reverently observed in Saudi Arabia, Iraq and Syria like other countries on Dho'l Qa'adah 29.

'Syria to strike Dimona if attacked by Israel'

DAMASCUS, Syria: Damascus will hit Dimona nuclear reactor if attacked by the Zionist regime, a Syrian parliament member underlined.

Zikra Hadamo Adrihatol Baqee in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria: Anniversary of Demolition of Al-Baqee` Shrines was observed in Syria also. On this occasion, majalis al-azaa were held at shrines, mosques, offices of Maraje and husseiniyaat.

Yemen Jafari Shi’as facing genocide, appeal to Maraje

SANAA, Yemen: Jafari Shi’a league of Yemen (SLY) has appealed to all conscious people, Arab and Muslim world leaders and human rights organizations in general and Maraje in Iraq and Iran and the other global parts in particular to help Shias in Yemen who are facing complete genocide by the government of Ali Abdullah Salih.

Shaban 15 celebrations at Sayyedah Zainab (sa) shrine

DAMASCUS, Syria: To celebrate the birth anniversary of the Twelfth Imam, Proof of Allah in the earth, Master of the Era Imam Al-Mahdi (as), tens of thousands of devotees from different parts of globe thronged at the holy Shrine of Sayyedah Zainab (sa) and Sayyedah Roqayyah (sa) in Damascus on Shaban 15.

Yemen media protests restrictions for supporting Shias

SANAA, Yemen: Yemeni journalists and rights activists gathered in Sanaa to protest against restrictions imposed on opposition-run electronic media for supporting Shia fighters fighting army troops in northern Yemen.

‘God forbids killing of innocents’ …scholars denounce Iraq massacre

DUBAI: Eighty Shia-Sunni Muslim, Arab and non-Arab clerics and religious scholars on Thursday denounced violence in Iraq and said the killing of any innocent person was taboo.  

‘Shrines of Ahl-il Beit (AS) core of knowledge’

DAMASCUS, Syria: Holy Prophet (SW) said: Rajab is month of Allah, Shaban is my month and Ramadan is the month of my ummah (people); beware he who keeps a fast in Rajab, he is far from Allah’s wrath; Rajab is the name of a river in heaven which is more white than milk, sweeter than honey, he who keeps a fast in Rajab, Allah will make him drink from that river.

‘Prophet - Islamic solidarity Symbol’ focuses on rift on Islamic floor

DAMASCUS, Syria: Second International Conference titled “Holy Prophet Symbol of Islamic solidarity” discussed ways to revive Islamic solidarity and the main factors of rift on Islamic floor.

‘Peace and violence in Al-Imam Ali (A) sight’ … World festival

DAMASCUS, Syria: Al-Ferdos Center for Culture and Information has organized the seventh World Festival of Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (AS) titled ‘peace and violence in the sight of Al-Imam Ali’.

Jordan showing enmity for Ahlul Bait (p) bans Aza Al-Husseini

AMMAN, Jordan: To pay homage to supreme sacrifices of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his holy progeny)’s grandson Al-Imam Al-Hussein (peace be upon him) in the burning desert of Karbala some 1,400 years ago, devotees of Ahlul Bait (peace be upon them) residing in Jordan observed aza Al-Imam Al-Hussein (peace be upon him) at the site of Motah Martyrs.

Mauled Al-Imamayn Al-Baqer, Al-Hadi (AS) celebrations in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria: Syrians celebrated the mauled or the anniversary of birth of Al-Imamayn Al-Baqer (AS) and Al-Hadi (AS) with enthusiasm and honour.

Syria: Fatimi celebrations draw masses

DAMASCUS, Syria: Celebrating the birth anniversary of Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahra Al-Batoul (a.s.), the only daughter of Prophet Muhammad (s.w.), festivals and galas were held across Syria.

Iraq govt, occupying forces protect holy sites: Kuwait clerics

KUWAIT CITY: Clerics and religious scholars in Kuwait have issued a statement to express their deep grief and condemnation on bringing down the two holy minarets of the already destructed holy shrine of Askariyain in the holy city of Samarra in 13 June bombing.

Famous Damascus bazaar (bazaar-i-Shaam) threatened

DAMASCUS, Syria: A plan to raze swathes of the medieval suburbs, souks (bazaars) and workshops that huddle against old Damascus’s northern city wall will destroy the livelihoods of about 10,000 people, according to conservation experts and residents.

Majalis al-azaiyah mark Ayyam Al-Fatimiyah in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria: Anniversary of martyrdom of Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahra Al-Batoul (AS) was observed on Jamadi Ath-Thani 3 in Syria als.

Al-Ayyam Al-Fatimiyah Al-Oola begin in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY: First Fatimiyah Days to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Mistress of Ladies the World Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (AS), daughter of chief of Prophets Prophet Muhammad (SW), spouse of Amir-ol Mominin Al-Imam Ali (AS) and mother of Hasnayn (AS) began in Kuwait like other countries.

Yemeni journalists worried on news censorship over clashes with Shias

SANA'A, Yemen: IRIN reported that the Yemeni Journalists Syndicate (YJS) says it is concerned about censorship of news websites in the wake of clashes in the northern province of Sa'ada between government forces and Shias.

Kuwait Mauledo Zeinabi celebrations slam terrorism

KUWAIT CITY: Mauledo (birth anniversary) Sayedah Zeinab binte Ali (AS) was reverently observed in Kuwait on 5 Jamadi-ol Olaa.

Yemen accused of 'genocide' of Shia civilians

SANAA, Yemen: A Yemeni Shia leader has said the government's attacks on Shia civilians amount to "genocide".

Leaders at Kuwait conference call for unity to thwart threats

KUWAIT CITY: Large number of Shia, Sunni leaders and clerics from different countries attended the third Islamic Fraternity conference in Kuwait.

Arab leaders acknowledge they are the biggest problem

CAIRO, Egypt: In a bold statement, the Saudi king told the assembled rulers at a recent meeting of the Arab League that the biggest problem in the Arab world was poor leadership.

Arab press angry at Baghdad barrier

AMMAN, Jordan: Newspapers both in Iraq and wider region have roundly condemned the Baghdad barrier being built by US forces.

Big Muhammadi, Jafari festivals held in Kuwait, Dubai

KUWAIT/ DUBAI: Grand celebrations were witnessed in Kuwait and Dubai to mark the birth anniversaries of Deliverer of Humanity Prophet Muhammad (S) and his sixth infallible successor and founder of Al-Mazhab Al-Ja’fari Al-Imam Ja’far As-Sadeq (A).

Syria: Prophet (s), Imam Sadeq (a) b-day celebrations

DAMASCUS, Syria: Like other countries, birth anniversaries on Rabi Al-Olaa 17 of holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (s.w.w.) and his 6th infallible descendant Al-Imam Ja’fer As-Sadeq (a.s.) were observed in Syria with due reverence.

Processions pass through bazaars of Shaam for the first time

DAMASCUS, Syria: Marking Arbain Al-Husseini, Husseini mourning processions were passed through bazaars of Shaam after the government gave permission for the first time in its history.

Egypt's Shiites facing problems at home

CAIRO, Egypt: Egyptian Shiias have been left vulnerable under a regime that questions their loyalty by Iran's regional influence.

1967 'massacre' becomes Israel-Egypt major diplomatic incident

CAIRO, Egypt: A trip to Egypt by an Israeli Cabinet member Binyamin Ben-Eliezer has been delayed amid media reports his army unit had killed 250 Egyptian POWs during the 1967 Middle East war. He had been due in Cairo this week.

Kuwait: Burial of martyrs of At-Taffa Tragedy commemorated

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaitis on 13 Moharram commemorated the burial of martyrs of At-Taff who sacrificed their lives for defense of Shariah and safety of high human values in the burning plain of Karbala in 61 AH.

Dozens killed in Yemeni forces-Shiite clashes

SANAA, Yemen: A Yemeni official, citing a report presented by Yemen's national security chief Ali al-Ansi to the country's consultative council, has said at least 42 Yemeni soldiers have been killed and 81 wounded in over a week of sporadic clashes with Shiite Muslim in the north of the country.

Kuwait majalis: Prophet (p) hosted first Husseini majlis

KUWAIT CITY: With the beginning of Moharram, husseiniyat in Kuwait started their activities to commemorate Waqeah At-Taff Bi Karbala. Walls of the husseiniyat were draped with black to indicate grief on Karbala tragedy.

Dubai: Karbala martyrs paid rich homage

DUBAI, UAE: With the beginning of Moharram, Majalis Al-Hossaini began at Hossainiaat, imambaras and mosques in United Arab Emirates under arrangements of different organizations and associations.

Kuwait Shia Scholars Council urges govts to get issuance of rift-creating fatawa stopped

KUWAIT CITY: Sayed Muhammad Baqer Al-Mohri, head of Council of Shia Muslim Scholars in Kuwait, has called on Muslim clerics to issue fatawa (verdicts) which term killing any Muslim in Iraq whether he is a sunni or a shia haram (illegal) and urged the governments to get issuance of such fatawa that create sectarianism stopped.

Public holiday in Oman marking Muharram

MUSCAT, Oman: To mark the beginning of the month of mourning, Muharram, the Omani government has declared Saturday a public holiday.

‘Jashan-e-Imamate-o-Velayat’ held in Kuwait marking Ghadir Feast

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaitis reverently and zealously marked Idd Al-Ghadeer by holding festivals, decorating buildings and streets, wearing new apparels, throwing banquets, and extending greetings to each other.

Kuwaiti MP warns govt against neglecting rights of Shias

KUWAIT CITY: A Shia member of Kuwaiti Parliament Saleh Ashour said we will hold street demonstrations if the government continues neglecting the rights of shia community in the country.

Festivals mark b-day of Al-Imam Ar-Ridha (AS) in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY: In connection with the birth anniversary of Al-Imam Ali bin Musa Ar-Ridha (AS) on 11 Dhol-Qadah, festivals were held across Kuwait.

Jordan fears mounting Shia influence

BAQAA CAMP, Jordan: A new wave of admiration for Hezbollah and an influx of thousands of Iraqi Shia refugees has caused fears Jordan could face growing Shiite influence.

Leyali Al-Jaffariyah commemorated in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY: Al-Imam Jaffar As-Sadeq (as)’s martyrdom anniversary was commemorated in Kuwait with holding spiritual mourning gatherings across the country.

“Kuwait does not belong to one sect only”

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwaiti ruler Sheik Sabah Al Ahmed Al Sabah urged his people – shias and sunnis - to set aside any sectarian divisions for their own security.

Kuwaiti, Saudi, Bahraini religious figures term Ayat Tabrezi demise ‘grave tragedy’

KUWAIT CITY/ AL-QATIF/ MANAMA: religious personalities from Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain have paid rich homage to Al-Marjay Al-Alaa Grand Ayatullah Sheikh Mirza Jawad At-Tabrezi (late).

MBC slammed for showing Imam Ar-Redha (p) personality in play

DUBAI: Devotees of Aal Al-Beit (holy progeny of holy Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure progeny) have strongly condemned MBC TV channel for showing the personality of Al-Imam Ali bin Mousa Ar-Redha, peace be upon him – eighth infallible descendant of holy Prophet, peace be upon him and his pure progeny - in a play broadcasted from the TV, terming it a flat violation of feelings of Muslims.

‘No ban on Shiia books publication and circulation in Egypt’

CAIRO, Egypt: There is no ban on publication and circulation of Shiia books and writings in Egypt even if these include preaching of the religion (shiiaism). This was stated by Dr. Muhammad Ra’fat Othman, member Islamic Research Society and Supreme Council for Al-Azhar University.

Kuwait marks 83rd anniversary of Baqee shrines razing

KUWAIT CITY: Anniversary of Demolition of sacred shrines of A’emmah-tol Baqee (a.s.) in the holy city of Medinah was observed on Shawal 8 in Kuwait.

Design sought for Al-Aqsa mosque minaret

AMMAN, Jordan: The launch of a competition to design a fifth minaret for Held Jerusalem's Al Aqsa mosque has been announced.

Remarkable discovery of millennia-old building in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria: Archaeologists have discovered an 11-millennium-old building on the banks of the Euphrates River in northern Syria.

206-year-old Quran manuscript in good condition

DOHA: A 206-year-old manuscript of the holy Quran written by a noted Qatari scholar and calligrapher late Sheikh Ahmed bin Rashid bin Juma bin Khamis bin Hilal Al Miraikhi was handed over by the Emiri Diwan to a member of the tribe Hamad bin Saqr Al Miraikhi.

Jordan releases Ayatullah Sayed At-Tabatabayi

AMMAN, Jordan: The government of Jordan has released Iraqi religious scholar Ayatullah Sayed Muhammad Ali At-Tabatabayi on Tuesday September 5 after keeping him detained for more than a month in prison.

Plans to form Shiia political party in Egypt; Muslim Brotherhood backs

CAIRO, Egypt: Egyptian Shiia leaders have said they plan to extend a request to parties committee in October 2006 for formation of first Shiia political party named “Shiiatu Misr”.

Kuwait: Festivities mark Mauled Al-Imam Al-Montadhar (AS)

KUWAIT CITY: People of Kuwait enthusiastically and devotedly observed on 15 Sha’ban the birthday of Khatim Al-Ausiyaa Al-Imam Muhammad bin Al-Hassan Al-Mehdi (peace be upon him) by organizing special programs

Jordan holds Ayatullah Sayed At-Tabatabayi

AMMAN, Jordan: Jordan authorities have arrested Ayatullah Sayed Muhammad Ali At-Tabatabayi during his return from zyaratol Atbaat Al-Moqaddesah (visitation of holy shrines) in Iraq while he was pasing through Jordan.

International Imam Ali (A) Festival held in Arab, EU States

DAMASCUS, Syria: Sixth International Festival titled “al-Imam Ali wa Izdahar Mostakbel Al-Alam” [Al-Imam Ali and World Future Prosperity] was held in Iraq, Bahrain, Syria, Kuwait and United Kingdom in connection with the anniversary of birth of Imam Ali (a) on Rajab 13.

Supporting Hezbollah is obligatory: Qaradawi

CAIRO, Egypt: Renowned Islamic scholar Dr Yusuf al-Qaradawi has called upon the Islamic world to fully support Hezbollah.

Egypt’s Islamic movement rejects Saudi sectarian verdicts on Hizbullah support

CAIRO, Egypt: One of the largest Islamist political movements in the Arab world, Egypt’s Muslim Brotherhood strongly rejected sectarian verdicts (Fatawa) by some Wahabi Saudi clerics against supporting Hizbullah in its fight against Israeli aggression.

Qana brutality protested as Israeli 'war crime'

AMMAN, Jordan: Protests have flared across the Muslim world against Israel's air strike on Qana, Lebanon, which martyred at least 54 civilians including many children.

Yemen Shiias denounce govts that support Israel attacks

SANAA, Yemen: Shiias in Yemen have strongly condemned Zionist attacks on brotherly State Lebanon and particularly against Lebanese people.

Kuwait Shia Ulema prohibit donation for Hamas over Zarqawi

KUWAIT CITY: Chief of Kuwait Shia Ulema Society Ayatullah Seyed Muhammad Baqer Al-Mohri has issued a verdict in which he termed haram (illegal) any donation, even of a penny, for Hamas that is supporter of terrorists.

Majalis marking Ayyam Al-Fatemiyah held in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria: Marking Ayyam Al-Fatemiyah in connection with the martyrdom anniversary of holy Prophet Muhammad (S)’s beloved daughter Sayedah Fatemah Az-Zahraa (A), majalis al-azaiyah were also held in Syria arranged by different organizations.

Jordan yells at rights body over ‘insult’ in MPs case

AMMAN, Jordan: Jordanian government rebuked New York-based Human Rights Watch (HRW) for criticizing the kingdom's arrest of four parliamentarians after they paid condolences to family of al-Qaeda terror network chief in Iraq Abu Musab Az-Zarqawi.

Yemeni Mo’minin pay condolence to Imam (A) on Buratha attack

SANAA, Yemen: Shiias from Yemen while condemning bombing inside Buratha Mosque have extended their condolences to Saheb Al-Amr Waz-Zaman Al-Imam Al-Hojjah (may Allah hasten his reappearance) and all Marajay on this heinous terrorism.

Protests against Jordan MPs on Zarqawi continue

AMMAN, Jordan: Demonstrations to protest against four politicians who visited the family of terrorist Abu Musab Az-Zarqawi and paid condolence to it on his killing, and to show their solidarity with the government continued in Jordan.

Yemenis slate calls to level sacred graves, mausoleums

SANAA, Yemen: Yemeni Shia and Sunni leaders have denounced extremists’ calls for the government to raze holy shrines, mausoleums and signs of holy figures of Islam in Yemen.

Egypt: Sunni but Shia inclined

Though Sunni, Egypt by history is founded on a Shia base, confounding agitators who want to drive a confessional wedge into the heart of Islam, writes Mustafa El-Feki

Al-Imam Al-Askary (p) confab concludes in Sayyedah Zeinab

SAYYEDAH ZEINAB, Syria: Al-Imam Al-Askary Conference was held in Beit An-Najmah Al-Muhammadiyah in Sayyedah Zeinab region of Damascus in connection with the birth anniversary of the 11th infallible Imam from the progeny of holy Prophet (p).

Another example of Jordan govt’s enmity towards Ahl-ol Beit (A)

AMMAN, Jordan: Jordan’s Interior Minister Idd Al-Fayez said that the government will never give permission to build Hossainiyaat and Mosques for Mo’minin in Jordan to Jordanians or Iraqis.

Dubai: Festivals held marking b-day of Imam Askary (p)

DUBAI: Husseiniyah Ar-Rasul Al-Adham (p) Al-Karbalaiyah Dubai arranged a festive gathering in connection with the birth anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Askary (p).

Syria: Imam Askari (p) b-day fête calls for Islamic heritage safety

SAYEDAH ZEINAB, Syria: In connection with the anniversary of birth of Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askary (p), 11th infallible inheritor of Chief of Prophets Prophet Muhammad (p) and father of the Last Imam Al-Mehdi (p), renowned husseini speaker Sheikh Kamal Ma’ash urged the need to protect Islamic heritage from destruction.

Arab Shiias slam remarks by Egypt President on their loyalty

KUWAIT CITY: Saudi Shiia clerics and intellectuals besides Iraqi government, Kuwaiti premier, clerics and politicians, and Lebanese Hezbollah have criticized remarks by Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak about the loyalty of Shiias to their countries.

Al-Abbas (A) mosque inauguration draws delegates from Arab world

KUWAIT CITY: Opening ceremony of Abo’l Fadl Al-Abbas (AS) Mosque in Sabah As-Salem was held under arrangements of Grand Ayatullah Sheikh Mirza Jawwad At-Tabrezi.

Egypt: Aal-ol Beit (a.s.) Supreme Council flays Dahab terrorism

CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt’s Aal-ol Beit Supreme Council has strongly condemned terror blasts in Dahab city of Egypt in which more than 100 peopele were killed and wounded.

Arabs mark b-anniversary of Sadeqayn (p), condemn aggression

AL-MANAMA/ KUWAIT CITY: In celebration of Moled-on Nabavi (p) and his sixth infallible descendant Al-Imam As-Sadeq (p), Arabs in Iraq, Kuwait, United Arab Emirates and Bahrain organized grand festive programs.

M-day of Prophet (S), grandsons (A) observed in Syria, Azerbaijan

DAMASCUS/ BAKU: Grand mourning ceremonies were organized in Syria and Azerbaijan to commemorate the anniversary of martyrdom of holy Prophet Muhammad (S), and his grandsons Al-Imam Hasan Al-Mojtaba and Al-Imam Ali ibn-i-Musa Ar-Ridha (A) on 28-29 Safar.

Speakers in Syria accentuate Arbaeen significance

DAMASCUS, Syria: Arbaeen Al-Husseini or the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Abi Al-Ahrar Imam Hussein (a.s.) along with his 72 faithful companions some 1,400 yeas ago was respectfully marked in Syria on 20 Saffar, 2nd Islamic month.

Sayedah Zeinab (A) City hosts mourning ceremony on Samarra tragedy  

DAMASCUS, Syria: To mourn and condemn the destruction of holy shrine of Al-Imam Ali Al-Hadi (AS) and Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askari (AS), 10th and 11th infallible descendants of holy Prophet Muhammad bin Abdullah (SW), on February 22 in the holy city of Samarra, a mourning ceremony was held in Damascus.

Dubai majalis al-aza condole holy Prophet (S) on Samarra tragedy

DUBAI, UAE: Husseiniyah Ar-Rasul Al-Adham like other husseiniyat in Dubai organized a mourning gathering marking the deadly bombing of holy shrine of Imam Ali Naqi Al-Hadi (A) and imam Hasan Al-Askari (A) in Samarra.

Kuwait donates US$5 mln to repair destructed Askariyain shrine

KUWAIT CITY: Kuwait will donate US$ five million to rebuild the holy shrine of Al-Imam Al-Hadi (a.s.) and Al-Imam Al-Askari (a.s.) destroyed in a deadly attack last week.

Al-Azhar Sheikh urges Iraqis to remain united

CAIRO, Egypt: Sheikh of Al-Azhar Muhammad Sayyed Tantawi strictly said he who differs between Sunni and Shiia, he is nonbeliever.

First Hussaini procession held on Ashoora in Kuwait history

KUWAIT CITY: For the first time in the history of Kuwait, a big Hussaini procession was taken out on Ashoora – 10 Moharram – participated by more than ten thousand men, women and children.

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