Shia Muslims

Nigeria transfers Sheikh Zakzaky, wife to 'dilapidated' jail

Dec 06, 2019 09:09

Nigerian authorities transfer top Shia cleric, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, and his wife to a dilapidated prison, where many detainees have so far died due to lack of medical attention.
Nigerian Muslim leader languishing in jail despite court's ruling

Dec 03, 2019 09:39

In a statement issued to the press, the Islamic movement in Nigeria described the continuous detention of Sheikh Zakzaky and his wife Zeenat as one of the worst violations of the rule of law.
One killed as Nigerian forces open fire on Sheikh Zakzaky supporters

Nov 14, 2019 13:21

At least one person has been killed and several others injured after Nigerian police used live ammunition to break up a religious gathering by supporters of senior cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky.
Anti-regime activist dies at Dhahban prison in south Saudi Arabia

Nov 13, 2019 16:50

An imprisoned anti-regime activist from Saudi Arabia’s oil-rich and Shia Muslim-populated Eastern Province has reportedly lost his life, as a crackdown led by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman against pro-democracy campaigners, Muslim preachers and intellectuals continues in the kingdom.
Iraq’s top Shia cleric urges end of bloodshed, warns of civil war

Nov 01, 2019 08:52

Iraq’s top Shia Cleric Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Ali al-Sistani has urged the end of bloodshed in the Arab country, warning of a civil war and chaos after dozens of deaths during the recent wave of protest rallies across Iraq.
In photos: Iranian mourners remember Imam Reza

Oct 30, 2019 02:51

People in Iran commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shias’ Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (Peace be upon him).
Iran’s president pledges efforts to further facilitate Arba’een pilgrimage

Oct 21, 2019 03:57

President Hassan Rouhani voiced his administration’s determination to facilitate travels to Iraq during the Arba’een season in the coming years.
Iran’s defense minister lauds Iraq for ensuring Arba’een security

Oct 21, 2019 03:30

Defense Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi authorities for their efforts to ensure security during the Arba’een season.
Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the world gather in Karbala

Oct 18, 2019 06:01

Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (AS).
Nigerian forces attack Zakzaki supporters during Arba’een mourning rituals

Oct 18, 2019 14:56

Security forces in Nigeria have attacked the followers of Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), during a religious procession in the capital, Abuja, arresting at least four people.