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Photos: Spiritual Iʿtikaf Ceremony at "Sayyed Mosque" in Isfahan
AhlulBayt News Agency: Coinciding with the 13th day of Rajab, the devotional and spiritual Iʿtikaf ceremony began at Sayyed Mosque in Isfahan with the participation of people from various walks of life, including many youth. Worshippers entered into three days of spiritual retreat and servitude to God.
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Photos: Imam Ali Birth Anniversary Celebrated in Kargil, India
According to the AhlulBayt (a.s.) International News Agency (ABNA), the Association of Isna Ashari Scholars in Kargil, located in the Kashmir region of India, held a celebration marking the birth anniversary of Imam Ali (a.s.), with the participation of devotees of the AhlulBayt (a.s.).
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Quran Memorization Contest held in Japan
The 26th edition of the Quran Memorization Competition in Japan was held under the auspices of the Japan Muslim Association. Organized in cooperation with the Otsuka Mosque, the event attracted more than 300 attendees, according to the Muslims Around the World website.
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Photos: Spiritual Iʿtikaf Ceremony in Qom’s Jameh Mosque, Imam Hasan al‑Askari Mosque
AhlulBayt News Agency: Coinciding with the arrival of the 13th day of Rajab, the devotional and spiritual Iʿtikaf ceremony began in Qom’s Jameh Mosque and Imam Hasan al‑Askari (a.s.) Mosque with the participation of people from various walks of life, including many youth. Worshippers entered into three days of spiritual retreat and servitude to God.
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Photos: Hazrat Zainab mourning ceremony held at Lady Fatima Masoumeh shrine in Qom
AhlulBayt News Agency: Hazrat Zainab (s.a.) mourning ceremony was held at Lady Fatima Masoumeh (s.a.) shrine in Qom.
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Sheikh Zakzaky: Commemorations of AhlulBayt Keep Their Legacy Alive
On Friday, the13th of Rajab, equivalent to 2/1/2025, the Leader of the Islamic movement in Nigeria, Sayyid Ibraheem Zakzaky (H) delivered speech on the occasion of birthday anniversary of Amirul Momineen Ali (AS) in his residence in Abuja.
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Protests held in Sweden against US strikes on Venezuela, Israeli attacks on Gaza
Hundreds of people gathered in Sweden’s capital Stockholm on Saturday to protest Israel’s continued attacks on Gaza despite a ceasefire and the latest US strikes on Venezuela that also led to the capture of President Nicolas Maduro.
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Palestinian press union reports 99 Israeli violations against journalists last month
Israel committed 99 violations against Palestinian journalists in December 2025, ranging from killings and physical assaults to arrests and bans on media coverage, a report by the Palestinian Journalists Syndicate said Sunday.
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Former Malaysian PM decries Israeli blockade of aid to Gaza
Malaysian statesman and former prime minister Mahathir Mohamed decried on Friday Israel's blockade of aid into the Gaza Strip, saying humanity has descended to the level of savages.
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Photos: Spiritual I'tikaf Ceremony at Qom’s Azam Mosque
AhlulBayt News Agency: Coinciding with the Ayyam al‑Bayd of the month of Rajab and the blessed birth anniversary of Imam Ali (a.s.), the spiritual ceremony of iʿtikaf began at Qom’s Azam Mosque with the wide participation of worshippers and fasting devotees.
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Paris Protesters Rally Against US Intervention in Venezuela
An Angry protest rally was held on Sunday in the French capital, Paris, against the military intervention carried out by the United States in Venezuelan capital Caracas.
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Pro-Palestine activists storm UK Aerospace Supplier over arms links to “Israel”
Pro-Palestine activists breached a Bruntons Aero Products facility near Edinburgh on New Year’s Eve, causing significant damage to machinery and IT infrastructure.
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Zionist settler injured in car-ramming attack in Ramallah
A Zionist settler was injured on Sunday evening in a car-ramming attack near the illegal settlement of Atirat, north of Ramallah. Israeli occupation forces later surrounded the city and launched a manhunt.
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Clashes Erupt Between Israeli Police, Ultra‑Orthodox Protesters in Jerusalem
Clashes erupted between Israeli police and ultra-Orthodox Jews protesters (‘Haredim’) who oppose military service, in front of a recruitment office in Jerusalem.
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Photos: Spiritual Itikaf Ceremony for Non‑Iranian Seminary Students
AhlulBayt News Agency: A number of non‑Iranian students from Al‑Mustafa International University, along with foreign residents of Qom, took part in the spiritual ceremony of itikaf at Imam Hasan al‑Askari (a.s.) Mosque in Qom.
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American Woman Converts to Islam in Presence of Egyptian Qari
Egyptian qari Sheikh Ahmed Ahmed Nuaina published a video of an American woman converting to Islam in a US mosques on his official Facebook page.
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Israeli forces detain, intimidate Palestinian toddler in West Bank
Israeli soldiers have been filmed detaining and intimidating a two-and-a-half-year-old Palestinian child during a curfew in a neighborhood of al-Khalil in the occupied West Bank.
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March Held in Beirut on Anniversary of Gen. Soleimani Martyrdom (+Photos)
A symbolic march was held in Beirut, Lebanon, on Saturday, marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Lt. General Qassem Soleimani.
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Hamas: Israel Intensifies Violations of Gaza Ceasefire
The Palestinian Resistance Movement Hamas said in a statement that Israeli occupiers have intensified their deliberate policy of undermining the ceasefire agreement in Gaza, accusing the regime of pursuing forced relocation of residents from the strip.
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Iran Armed Forces Chief: US, Israel Turn to Soft War After Defeat
Chief of Staff of Iran’s Armed Forces, Major General Abdolrahim Mousavi, has said that the United States and the Israeli regime have shifted their focus toward creating insecurity inside Iran following what he described as their defeat in the 12-day war in June 2025.
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Armed Rioter Arrested After Clash With Police in Dezful
Iranian law enforcement forces have detained an armed individual in the southwestern city of Dezful following an armed confrontation with police.
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Brazil Condemns US Raid on Venezuela as Grave Violation of Sovereignty
Brazil has strongly denounced the United States’ military operation against Venezuela, describing the raid that led to the capture of President Nicolás Maduro as a serious violation of national sovereignty and international law, with potentially destabilizing consequences for Latin America.
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191 Papers Submitted to International Congress on Ghadir Culture, Nahj al‑Balagha
The secretary of the International Congress of Strategies for Promoting Ghadir Culture and Nahj al-Balagha said 191 scientific papers have been sent to the secretariat of the event.
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IRGC Advisor: US, Israel Shift to Soft War After Military Failure
Hossein Taeb, an advisor to the Commander-in-Chief of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), has said that after failing to achieve their objectives on the battlefield, the United States and the Israeli regime have turned to what he described as soft warfare and security-related tactics.
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Iraqi PM: General Soleimani, Abu Mahdi al‑Muhandis Key to Victory Over Daesh
Iraqi Prime Minister Muhammad Shia al‑Soudani said the decisive victory over the Daesh terrorist group (ISIS) was achieved thanks to Iran’s support and the efforts of the Resistance Front’s late commanders, Lieutenant General Qassem Soleimani and Abu Mahdi al‑Muhandis. He made the remarks during a ceremony marking the sixth anniversary of their martyrdom, held Sunday at the Al‑Rasheed Hotel in Baghdad with the participation of senior military and civilian officials.
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Iran Space Agency: Three Satellites Successfully Complete Initial In‑Orbit Tests
Three Iranian satellites of Zafar, Paya, and Kowsar have successfully entered the orbital testing phase, completing a range of initial in-orbit tests during the first week after launch with a favorable technical status, Iran’s Space Agency announced on Sunday.
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Two Palestinians Martyred as Israel Violates Gaza Ceasefire
Despite the declared ceasefire, the Israeli regime has continued its attacks on multiple areas across the Gaza Strip, killing two Palestinians and injuring another in recent hours.
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Iraqi President Praises General Soleimani’s Role in Defeating Daesh
Iraq’s president has paid tribute to the late Iranian commander Lieutenant General Qasem Soleimani for his pivotal role in confronting and defeating the Daesh terrorist organization.
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Iran, Iraq Stress Continued Coordination for Regional Stability
Iran’s Ambassador to Iraq, Mohammad Kazem Al Sadegh, and Iraqi President Abdul Latif Jamal Rashid have highlighted the necessity of sustained coordination between Tehran and Baghdad to promote peace and stability throughout the region.
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North Korea Condemns US Military Strike on Venezuela
The North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a statement strongly condemning the United States for its attacks on Venezuela.