Homage paid to 6-month-old youngest martyr of Karbala 

DAMASCUS, Syria: Martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hossein (AS)’s six-month-old son Abdullah Ali Al-Asghar (AS) - the youngest martyr of Karbala - was commemorated across the globe with bringing out of “cradle” in majales al-aza and processions, while international committee to revive the anniversary of oppressed-ness of the infant Asghar (AS) observed the occasion in 14 countries and 72 Iranian cities in a unique manner.

Jordan paper runs Prophet caricatures; editor sacked

AMMAN, Jordan: As big demonstrations against insulting cartoons of Prophet Muhammad (p) in European newspapers are being held across the world, a Jordanian weekly took the bold step of publishing three of the 12 Danish blasphemous caricatures, resulting in the dismissal of the weekly's chief editor and a government threat of legal action.

Kuwait Majales-i-Husseini condemn offending caricatures

KUWAIT CITY: Month of Moharram started in Kuwait on Tuesday, and majales-i-azaa marking the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Al-Hussein bin Ali (p) kicked off at more than two hundred husseiniat, housed across the tiny country.

Kuwait Shia clerics demand sorry, trial on prophet (p) cartoons

KUWAIT CITY: Head of the Shia Clerics Society in Kuwait Sayyed Muhammad Baqer Al-Mohri has severely condemned publishing of insulting caricatures to Holy Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) in Danish and Norwegian newspapers.

UAE announces Islamic year holiday for govt sector

ABU DHABI: All government departments will remain closed on Wednesday, February 1, 2006 (Muharram 2, 1427 Hijri), on account of new Islamic year, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of holy Prophet (p)’s grandson Al-Imam Al-Hussein (p) some 1,400 years back in the scorching desert of Karbala for elevation of Islam and Shariah.

Dubai witnesses Eid-ol Ghadir Al-Agharr festivals

DUBAI: To celebrate Eid-ol Ghadir Al-Agharr on 18 Dholheja, the day when Allah completed His religion – Islam – and perfected His blessings with the appointment of Al-Imam Ali Al-Mortadha (p) by the holy Prophet Muhammad (p) as Master and his first infallible successor, great functions were witnessed across United Arab Emirates.

JN Exclusive: Shrines of Ahl’ol Beit (A) in Egypt absorb flocks in Ramadan nights

CAIRO, Egypt: Egyptians keep special devotion and unique contact with mosques and shrines of Ahl’ol Bayt Ar-Rasul, or the holy progeny of holy Prophet (A.S.), housed in Cairo and other cities.

Aleppo scented with Eid`ol Ghadir celebrations

ALEPPO, Syria: To celebrate Eid`ol Ghadir, or the Feast of Ghadir on Dhol-hejjah 18, magnificent spiritual festivals were held across Syria with due respect.

Al-Imam Al-Jawad (a.s.)’s martyrdom commemoration in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria: In connection with the martyrdom anniversary of ninth infallible imam from Ahl-ol Bait (a.s.), Al-Imam Muhammad ben Ali Al-Jawad (a.s.), big commemorative ceremonies were held in Syria.

Bahrain’s Shia leader denounces violence, stresses respect of law

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahraini cleric Sheikh Ali Salman has condemned the violent acts that took place on Sunday when the police took a religious leader to the Public Prosecutor's office upon his arrival at Bahrain International Airport.

Syria: Rich tributes paid to Al-Imam Ar-Ridha (p) on 11 Dhul Qa’da

DAMASCUS, Syria: Like other countries, Al-Imam Ali bin Musa Ar-Ridha (p)’s birth anniversary was marked in Syria on 11 of Dhul Qa’da with due respect.

Jordan: Mo’minin struggling to construct first mosque and hussainiah

ABDOUN, Jordan: US embassy building situated in the posh Abdoun area of Jordanian capital city of Amman will not remain the most magnificent and huge structure in this peaceful vicinity, as this news is revolving that Iraqi businessmen who have made Jordan center of their business after poor security situation in their country are struggling to construct a big Jamay mosque along with a hussainiah on a large peace of land worth more than $ three million.

Lebanon's Higher Shiia Council calls for moderate political system

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon's Higher Shiia Council Vice-President Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan has called for a Lebanese court to try the assassins of former Prime Minister Rafik Hariri.

Syria Majales term Al-Baqee demolition as crime against humanity

DAMASCUS, Syria: Demolition of holy shrines of Aal-i-Bait-or Rasul, his companions, wives and martyrs of Ohd in Al-Baqee and Al-Moalla Cemeteries in the holy cities of Medina and Makkah is crime against religion, honour, human beings and humanity rather the ugliest crime.    

Jordan puts up anti-Shiia reports in UN terming them ‘danger’

UNITED NATIONS: Diplomatic sources in the United Nations have revealed to Nahrain Net thick Jordanian diplomatic movement in the world body against Shiias in Iraq.

Repressive persecution of Shias throughout Yemen

In Yemen the government forces are killing and perhaps raping Shi'is, Ayatullah Sistani is voicing the plight but no one is listening please post something on the front page soon on the killings in Yemen of Shia. Sending two following articles on the issue from Yemen Times!

Kuwait: Maraje deputies demand formation of Shia-Sunni iftaa board

KUWAIT CITY: Representatives of Maraje’ in Kuwait have expressed their satisfaction over statement of Minister for Endowments and Islamic Affairs Dr Abdullah Al-Matok about appointment of General Mufti for the country, demanding formation of a committee of Shia and Sunni scholars to ease procedure of Iftaa for all.

Al-Azhar bans extremist book full of hatred towards religion of peace

CAIRO, Egypt: Egypt's religious authorities have banned a book about a puritanical brand of Islam on the grounds that it is offensive to the faith, the university co-publishing the work said last week.

Nasrollah declares to stand by Syria

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanese Hizbollah group has said it would stand by Syria, blasting the UN for what it said was political incitement against Damascus over the killing of ex-premier Rafik Hariri.

Hezbollah, Amal criticize UN report

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon's pro-Syrian groups, Amal and Hezbollah led by parliament speaker Nabih Berri and Hasan Nasrollah respectively, criticized a United Nations report on slain former Premier Rafik Hariri's assassination, saying on Monday a more thorough investigation was needed.

UAE witnesses Ramadan hosaini majalis, Quran exhibitions

DUBAI, UAE: In connection with the holy month of fasting, annual Ramadan majalis are being held at several venues including Hosainiah Ar-Rasul Al-Adham (p) Al-Karbalaiah in Dubai.

Hezbollah stresses significance of securing national unity

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Secretary-General of Lebanese Hezbollah movement Hassan Nasrollah has stressed the importance of securing national unity and urged “we have to be strong and vigilant.”

Report: US, Israel confer Syria regime change

HELD JERUSALEM: An Israeli newspaper reported high-ranking US officials have held talks with Israeli counterparts about the prospect of a regime change in Damascus and possible successors to President Bashar Al-Assad.

Moussa Sadr remembered in Lebanon

BEIRUT, Lebanon: At a ceremony commemorating the disappearance, 27 years ago, of Ayatullah Moussa As-Sadr, religious speakers stressed the importance of Christian-Muslim dialogue.

Lebanon Shiia Council urges probe into Musa Sadr's case

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Vice-president Higher Shiia Council Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan said 27 years have passed since the disappearance of Ayatullah Musa As-Sadr and his two companions in Libya, and this is still a hideous crime that nobody is doing anything about.  

Gulf people denounce Kadhimiyah tragedy, hold majalis

KUWAIT CITY/ MANAMA: Gulf leaders and people have widely condemned Kadhimiyah bridge tragedy in which more than 1,000 mourning devotees were martyred on the anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Mousa Al-Kadhim (a.s.) on their way to his holy shrine to commemorate the occasion.  

Hauza Al-Imam Al-Jawwad (a.s.) launched in Syria

DAMASCUS, Syria: Hauza Ilmiyah Al-Imam Al-Jawwad (a.s.), named after holy Prophet (s.w.)’s ninth infallible descendant Al-Imam Muhammad Taqii Al-Jawwad (a.s.), has been opened in Syria near the holy shrine of Sayyedah Zaynab (s.a.), daughter of Imam Ali (a.s.) and Sayyedah Fatemah Az-Zahraa (s.a.), to teach and promote Aloumi Aal-i-Muhammad (a.s.) to the humanity.

Clerics, orgs denounce aggression in Qom holy shrine

DAMASCUS, Syria: Hauzaat Ilmiyah in the holy cities of Najaf, Karbala and Syria, and scholars, clerics, organizations and associations from Iraq, India, Pakistan, Britain, Afghanistan, United States, Holland, Lebanon, Kuwait and Spain have strongly condemned brutal act of Iran security authorities carried out at the Qom holy shrine against female family members of late grand Marjay Ayatullah Sayyed Muhammad Al-Husseini Ash-Shirazi.

“Imam Ali (p) & Culture of Non-Violence” – world confab scheduled

DAMASCUS, Syria: The Fifth World Conference of Imam Ali-Son of Abi Talib (p) titled “Imam Ali (p) & The Culture of Non-Violence & Co-existence” is scheduled to be held on the occasion of anniversary of birth of Amir-ol Mo’mineen (p).

Aqeela-tul Hashmiyyeen (s) m-day commemorated in Syria, Iraq

DAMASCUS/ HOLY KARBALA: Rajab 15 marks the anniversary of martyrdom of Maulatana Al-Hauraa Zeinab Bint-e-Ali bin Abi Taleb (a.s.), and this day was observed by millions of devotees reverently in Syria that houses her holy shrine as well as the city of her brothers namely Al-Imam Al-Hussein (a.s.) and Al-Abbas (a.s.) – holy Karbala - like other countries.  

Haydari celebrations held in Arab, non-Arab, European countries

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Grand festive gatherings, festivals and galas in connection with the birth anniversary of Amir-ul Mo’menein (Master of Believers) Al-Imam Ali bin Abi Talib (a.s.) were arranged in every part of the world on Rajab 13 with deep devotion, respect and enthusiasm.  

Kuwait: Mauled Al-Imamayn Al-Baqer (p), Al-Hadi (P) celebrated

KUWAIT CITY: Birth Anniversaries of Al-Imam Al-Baqer (p) and Al-Imam Al-Hadi (p), holy Prophet (p)’s fifth and tenth infallible descendants respectively, was celebrated in Kuwait with due respect and enthusiasm.

Lebanese Shia Council urges for strong relations with Syria

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Lebanon’s Supreme Shia Islamic Council gave emphasis to commitment to maintain distinguished relations with Syria in the interest of both states and peoples.

Al Azhar OKs derogatory book about Chief of Prophets (p)

CAIRO, Egypt: The Al Azhar Institute for Islamic Studies approved a book describing the Chief of Prophets, holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure progeny) as an "imposter" and Muslims as "locusts".

Saddam officials advised Yemen to trample Shiias: Report

SANAA, Yemen: Sayyed Assam Al-Imad, Chief of Supreme Shiia Council in Yemen, has revealed to Iranian news agency IRNA the crimes that were committed against Shiias in the country and the Yemeni government-imposed complete media darkness over this.

Egypt frees Aal-ul Beit (p) Society chief after 15-month detention

CAIRO, Egypt: Egyptian government has set- free an Egyptian Shia leader detained with a group of Shias and held without charge or trial for 15 months.

Qabalan to Churches Council: Islam rejects terrorism

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Vice-President of Higher Shiia Council Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan told a delegation from the Middle East Council of Churches that Islam rejects terror.

Lebanon Higher Shia Council: Politicians must practice their words

NABATIEH, Lebanon: Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan, the Lebanese Higher Shia Council Vice President, has demanded that the new Parliament adopt a different political approach because Lebanon needs to increase its efforts, consolidate cooperation and promote responsibility to face the upcoming local and foreign challenges.

Azhar Sheikh says don’t declare other sects followers heretics

CAIRO, Egypt: The Grand Sheikh of Al-Azhar Dr. Muhammad Sayyid Tantawi has affirmed that it is not permissible to declare those who follow other Islamic sects as heretics.

Rights groups slam Egypt’s pattern of abuse toward Shias

CAIRO, EGYPT: A United Nations human rights group renewed its call for the Egyptian government to release a Shia advocate held in detention for more than a year without being charged.

Berri stresses for standing to foreign interference on Tehran visit

BEIRUT, LEBANON: Lebanese politician and chairman Amal Nabih Berri stressed the need to fully implement the Taif Accord and to establish political reform in the country.

Syria hosts grand gatherings marking Sayedah Zaynab (p) b-day

DAMASCUS, Syria: Birth Anniversary of Sayedah Zaynab Al-Kobra (peace be upon her), daughter of Imam Ali and Sayedah Fatimah Az-Zahraa (peace be upon them), was reverently observed in Syria.

Kuwait Shias warn on intentional exclusion from state posts

KUWAIT CITY: Shias in the Gulf state of Kuwait have warned on Wednesday that their “deliberate” exclusion from political posts in the emirate could damage national unity.

US warned of Lebanese civil unrest as South casts vote

BEIRUT, Lebanon: US pressure on Lebanon could lead to turmoil, warned the chief of Lebanon's Hizbollah group Hassan Nasrallah advising the Lebanese to unite and reject Washington's demands.

Beirut confab slams US on Quran abuse, supports Pals

BEIRUT, Lebanon: A conference of Lebanese Shias and Sunnis in Beirut, capital city of Lebanon, called for preserving Islamic unity and condemned desecration of holy Quran by American soldiers at Cuba detention center saying that respect to all heavenly books is obligatory for every person.

Hizbollah vows to keep arms

BINT JBEIL, Lebanon: Lebanese Hizbollah, under growing international pressure to disarm, has declared its stockpile of deterrent rockets would strike anywhere in northern Israel if anyone tried to take them away.

Damascus convention revolves around ways to Muslim unity

DAMASCUS, Syria: Second annual Islamic unity conference in the Syrian capital city of Damascus focused on ways to Muslim harmony and nearness among them.

Lebanese Shia Council slams Sfeir for stirring tension

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Vice-President Higher Shia Council Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan said Maronite Patriarch Nasrallah Boutros Sfeir is stirring sectarian tension and President Emile Lahoud is shirking his responsibility.

UN resolution does not apply to Hezbollah, says Lebanon

NEW YORK, United States: New Lebanese premier Najib Mikati has said that a UN Security Council resolution demanding disbanding and disarmament of Lebanese militias does not apply to the Iran-, Syria-backed Hezbollah that is headed by Hasan Nasrullah.

Iran, Supreme Shia Council leaders talks focus on Lebanon

TEHRAN, Iran: Visiting Sheikh Abdel Amir Qabalan, deputy head of Lebanon's Supreme Shia Council, which is the highest religious authority for Lebanon's Shias, met with Iranian President Mohammad Khatami in Tehran on Wednesday.

Lebanon meeting forges new political direction for Shias

BEIRUT, Lebanon: The first "Shia National Meeting" in Ras An-Nabaa, Lebanon was held on Thursday, which gathered several MPs and officials.

Syria: Mosibah of Ahlul Bayt (P) remembered on Prophet (p)’s M-D

DAMASCUS, Syria: The anniversaries of martyrdom of Ar-Rasol Al-Adham Abo Al-Qassem Muhammad b. Abdullah (P), Al-Imam Al-Hasan Az-Zaky Al-Mojtaba (p) and Al-Imam Ali b. Musa Ar-Redha (P) were commemorated in Syria with mourners extending condolence to Sayyedah Zainab (p) on the occasion.

City of Sayedah Zaynab (A) hosts Arbaeen programs

DAMASCUS, Syria: In commemoration of Arbaeen Al-Husseiny, mourning programs were organized at holy shrines of Ahlul Bayt (peace be on them), mosques, husseiniyat and Islamic centers in Syria like other parts of the world.

Lebanon Higher Shia Council finds deliverance in national unity

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Vice-president of Lebanon’s Higher Islamic Shia Council Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan has appealed to all Lebanese loyalists and opposition members to put aside their personal interests and promote national unity.

UAE witnesses Arbaeen arrangements, convoys heading to Syria

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: Preparations are on to commemorate the Day of Chehlum, or the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (a.s.), and many mourners and matmi groups in the region are heading to Syria to perform azadari with mourners from across the globe to mark the occasion.

Lebanon Higher Shia Council finds deliverance in national unity

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Vice-president of Lebanon’s Higher Islamic Shia Council Sheikh Abdel-Amir Qabalan has appealed to all Lebanese loyalists and opposition members to put aside their personal interests and promote national unity.

Majalis in memory of Hazrat Sakinah (A) held in Syria, Pak

Jordan’s Abdullah lobs severe charges at Syria, Iran on Israel

WASHINGTON: In an unusual rebuke to other Muslim countries in a meeting with Jewish communal leaders, King Abdullah II of Jordan warned this week that Syria and Iran are pushing Hezbollah headed by Hassan Nasrollah to increase anti-Israeli terrorism, the Jewish newspaper Forward reported.

ISESCO flays plot to divide Shia-Sunni, Jordan apology demanded

Kuwait Shia Clerics Society censures govt move to monitor mosques

Missing As-Sadr’s son demands Qadhafi urgent trial, cites deal offer

Iran urged for legal strategies to clarify missing Lebanese leader fate

Vast Beirut demonstration rejects Syrian withdrawal

Ashra-e-Awwal commemoration in UAE; Zanjeer zani witnessed

Japanese convert to Mazhab-i-Haqqa

Imam Hussein (p) sacrifices paid homage at Ja’far At-Tayyar shrine

Majales, processions mark first ashra of Muharram in Dubai

Kuwaitis continue holding majales al-azaiyah

Qatar sets up Shia personal law court

Lebanese commemorating tragedy of Karbala

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Like other parts of the world, grand Hosayni mourning programs continued in Lebanon in remembrance of Chief of Martyrs Al-Imam Al-Hosayn bin Ali bin Abi Taleb (p) and his 72 near and dear ones who laid that eternal sacrifices some 1,400 years back for the eminence of Islam and safety of humanity that are incomparable.

Oman: Hosayni commemoration going on

MUSQAT, Oman: None of the world part is spared of Hosayni commemoration which marks the unparallel sacrifices of Sebtor Rasul (s.w.) Al-Imam Al-Hosayn (a.s.) for defense of religion & sheri’ah, and protection of human dignity.

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