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One killed as Nigerian forces open fire on Sheikh Zakzaky supporters
Nov 14, 2019 16:51At 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.
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Anti-regime activist dies at Dhahban prison in south Saudi Arabia
Nov 13, 2019 20:20An 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.
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Iraq’s top Shia cleric urges end of bloodshed, warns of civil war
Nov 01, 2019 12:22Iraq’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.
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In photos: Iranian mourners remember Imam Reza
Oct 30, 2019 06:21People in Iran commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of the eighth Shias’ Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (Peace be upon him).
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Iran’s president pledges efforts to further facilitate Arba’een pilgrimage
Oct 21, 2019 07:27President Hassan Rouhani voiced his administration’s determination to facilitate travels to Iraq during the Arba’een season in the coming years.
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Iran’s defense minister lauds Iraq for ensuring Arba’een security
Oct 21, 2019 07:00Defense Minister of Iran Brigadier General Amir Hatami expressed gratitude to the Iraqi authorities for their efforts to ensure security during the Arba’een season.
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Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the world gather in Karbala
Oct 18, 2019 09:31Millions 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).
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Nigerian forces attack Zakzaki supporters during Arba’een mourning rituals
Oct 18, 2019 18:26Security 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.
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Mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala (2)
Oct 18, 2019 11:54Each year, millions of devotees from around the globe march towards the holy city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Husain (AS) is located, to perform and participate in mourning processions.
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Mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala (1)
Oct 18, 2019 11:31Each year, millions of devotees from around the globe march towards the holy city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Husain (AS) is located, to perform and participate in mourning processions.