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Photos: Educational Workshop Held at Vienna Islamic High School on Human Rights Day
According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency – ABNA – an educational workshop was held at the Vienna Islamic High School on the occasion of Human Rights Day. The event was directed by Carla Amina Baghajati, head of the Islamic Schools Department in Austria.
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Photos: Sheikh Zakzaky Meets Assembly of Experts Representative in Tehran
Sheikh Ibraheem Zakzaky visited Representative of the people of Tehran Province in the Assembly of Experts for Leadership and Deputy of International Communications at the Office of Imam Khamenei, Sheikh Mohsen Qomi, today, Wednesday, 17/12/2025, at his office in Tehran.
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Photos: SG of Shiite Shrines in Iraq Conducts Field Tour in Salahuddin and Baghdad
The Secretary-General of the Shiite Shrines in Iraq, Ali Sahib Jabr, visited several shrines in Salahuddin and Baghdad to assess services and infrastructure. The tour included shrines of notable figures such as shrine of Ibrahim ibn Malik al-Ashtar (RA), shrine of Sayyid Gharib, grandson of Imam al-Kadhim (AS), shrines of Sheikh Abu Mansour Muhammad ibn Abi Nasr al-Ukbari (RA), and shrine of Sayyid Ibrahim ibn Ali al-Hadi (AS)... . Discussions focused on improving services for visitors and ensuring shrines remain vibrant spiritual and public service centers.
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Photos: Inauguration of Fatima Al-Zahra University in Tormik Valley of Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan
Inauguration of university and school of Fatima Al-Zahra in Gilgit of Pakistan: Sheikh Dr. Mushtaq Hakimi, Vice President of Majlis Wahdat-e-Muslimeen (MWM) Gilgit-Baltistan, attended the inauguration of university and school of Fatima Al-Zahra (sa) in Tormik Roundu Valley. He addressed the gathering, emphasizing the exemplary life and teachings of Lady Fatima Zahra (sa).
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Photos: Closing Ceremony of 19th International “Cinema Haqiqat” Film Festival in Tehran
According to the AhlulBayt (AS) International News Agency – ABNA – the closing ceremony of the 19th International “Cinema Haqiqat” Documentary Film Festival was held on Tuesday evening, December 16, 2025, at Vahdat Hall in Tehran. The event was attended by Sayyed Abbas Salehi, Minister of Culture and Islamic Guidance, Raed Faridzadeh, Head of the Cinema Organization, along with documentary filmmakers and other cinema professionals.
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Photos: Gaza Floods Again as Winter Storms Deepen Humanitarian Crisis
Heavy rains and freezing winds have worsened the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, flooding tents of displaced families. With homes destroyed, thousands face cold, hunger, and fear under worn-out shelters, while children shiver without blankets. The situation is described as collective punishment, met with silence from Arab, Islamic, and international communities.
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Photos: Pre-Conference of International Conference on Islamic Humanities in Qom
AhlulBayt News Agency: The 20th pre-conference of the International Conference on Islamic Humanities, held in commemoration of Allameh Mohammad Taqi Mesbah Yazdi, took place on Tuesday, at the conference hall of the Imam Khomeini (RA) Educational and Research Institute in Qom.
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Photos: Imam Musa al-Sadr Center Honors Girls with Hijab Ceremony in Berlin, Germany
The Imam Musa al-Sadr Cultural Center in Berlin, Germany, celebrated the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima al-Zahra (sa). The event featured Qur’an recitation, scout performances, lectures, and spiritual chants. Girls reaching religious maturity were honored with hijab, and the ceremony concluded with sweets, joy, and appreciation for contributors.
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Photos: Commemoration Ceremony of late Ayatollah Golpayegani held in Qom
AhlulBayt News Agency: The 32nd anniversary of the demise of Ayatollah Haj Sayyed Mohammadreza Mousavi Golpayegani was marked on Tuesday (December 17, 2025) with a ceremony attended by scholars, seminary students, and people from various walks of life at A'zam Mosque, adjacent to the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (s.a.) in Qom.
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Photos: Dar Al-Zahraa orphan school in Najaf marks Taklif ceremony for girls
Dar Al-Zahraa Charitable School for Orphans in Holy city of Najaf celebrated its 10th anniversary with a Taklif Ceremony for nine-year-old girls, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Sayyeda Fatima al-Zahra (sa). High-achieving students received gifts such as laptops, bicycles, and gold earrings. The school invited supporters to continue sponsoring orphans to empower their future.
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Photos: Imam Khamenei meets officials of Congress of Alborz Province's Martyrs
AhlulBayt News Agency: Imam Khamenei, the Leader of the Islamic Revolution, met with the officials of the National Congress for the Commemoration of the Martyrs of the Alborz Province on Dec. 15, 2025.
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Photos: Who is Hussain Volunteers in Hong Kong Turn Blood Drive into Lifeline After Tai Po Fire
A routine Hong Kong blood drive with attendance of Who is Hussain volunteers become a lifeline for Tai Po fire victims, showing the vital role of giving in both ease and adversity
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Photos: 2000 female university students crowned with cloak of chastity at Imam Ali holy shrine on birth of Lady Fatima
More than 2000 female university students in Najaf Al-Ashraf were crowned with the cloak of chastity and dignity at the fifth "My Cloak Festival" for female university students held by the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali, as part of the Chastity Week activities in celebration of the birth of Lady Fatima Al-Zahra (peace be upon her).
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Photos: Distribution of jackets, cultural items by servants of Imam Reza holy shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: With the efforts of the female servants of the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.) and the participation of benefactors, a number of jackets and cultural items—including prayer chadors, prayer rugs, and blessed packages from the shrine—were distributed among students in underprivileged areas of Mashhad on Sunday, December 14, 2025.
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Photos: Calligraphy of Holy Qur’an by Pakistani pilgrim at Imam Reza Holy Shrine
AhlulBayt News Agency: As part of cultural exchanges between Iran and Pakistan, verses of the Holy Qur’an were inscribed by Ms. Amara Afshin, one of Pakistan’s distinguished calligraphers, at the Holy Shrine of Imam Reza (a.s.). This Qur’an is blessed with Zamzam water, and portions of it will be adorned with gold and silver. Upon completion, it will be presented as a gift to Astan Quds Razavi.
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Photos: Press Conference of First Imam Khomeini International Award
AhlulBayt News Agency: The press conference for the First Imam Khomeini (RA) International Award was held on Monday morning (December 15, 2025) with the participation of Hujjat al-Islam Mohammad-Mehdi Imanipour, President of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization.
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Photos: Sayyed Al-Hussaini inaugurates new shrine of Allama Khwansari in Gilgit-Baltistan of Pakistan
On December 12, 2025, after offering Friday Prayer, Ayatollah Syed Rahat Hussain Al-Hussaini inaugurated the new shrine of Allama Syed Abu al-Qasim Khwansari in Agha Mohalla in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistanc and laying its foundation stone. The shrine is being constructed under the supervision of the late scholar’s grandson. Ayatollah Khwansari was a renowned jurist and scholar whose legacy continues to inspire. Hussaini emphasized preserving the contributions of scholars and prayed for unity, peace, and justice in the region.
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Photos: Al-Abbas Holy Shrine holds a religious obligation ceremony for 2,000 girls in Pakistan
The Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine held a religious obligation ceremony for 2,000 girls in Pakistan as part of the third edition of the (Fatima az-Zahra -peace be upon her- Path of Salvation) festival.
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Servants of Al-Abbas Shrine perform worship rituals to commemorate birth of Lady Fatima (+Photos)
The courtyard of the shrine of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) witnessed the performance of the Al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine's religious rituals, commemorating the birth anniversary of Lady Fatima az-Zahra (peace be upon her).
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Photos: Al-Mustafa International University Karachi Honors Scholarly Contributions
AhlulBayt News Agency: A special intellectual and academic program was organized at Jamia Al-Kawthar under the auspices of Al-Mustafa International University, Islamabad. The purpose of the program was to pay tribute to the scholarly contributions of graduates and research scholars from various seminaries and Hawzas across Pakistan.
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Photos: “Fatima (S.A) Path to Salvation” 3d Four-Day Educational Festival Held in Karachi
AhlulBayt News Agency: The third four-day scholarly and educational festival titled “Fatima (S.A) – The Path to Salvation” with the theme of “My Knowledge, My Identity” was held in Karachi under the auspices of the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Abbas (A.S). The program was organized in a joyful and spiritually uplifting atmosphere and witnessed active participation from attendees.
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Photos: Jamia Ahlul Bayt Islamabad Marks 50th Anniversary with Grand Ceremony
Jamia Ahlul Bayt Islamabad capital of Pakistan celebrated its 50th anniversary with a grand ceremony attended by Allama Sajid Ali Naqvi and Allama Iftikhar Hussain Naqvi. The event honored the scholarly and social contributions of the late Sheikh Mohsin Ali Naqvi, recognized long-serving teachers, and highlighted the institution’s role in spreading religious knowledge across Pakistan.
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Photos: Hussaini Shrine Crowns 2,000 Girls with Hijab at Religious Maturity Ceremony
The “Abaya Generation” blossoms in the courtyard of the Master of Martyrs. The Holy Hussaini Shrine in Karbala held its 17th central ceremony of age of puberty (Taklif), crowning 2,000 girls with the hijab in the presence of the Supreme Religious Authority’s representative.
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Photos: Taklif ceremony for girls at age of puberty in holy shrine of Lady Maryam in Baghdad
The celebration of the age of religious responsibility was organized by the Department of Holy Shrines for Al-Zahra Al-Batool Girls’ School at the shrine of Sayyida Maryam, daughter of Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) in Baghdad.