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Pakistan’s Interior Minister Arrives in Tehran With Special Message for Iran’s Leadership

Pakistan’s Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi has arrived in Tehran, where he says he is carrying a special letter and message from Pakistan’s leadership for Iran’s top leadership.

Eid al-Ghadir Gathering in Kabul Highlights Need for Unity Across Muslim World

The Ahlul Bayt Lovers Association of Afghanistan commemorated Eid al-Ghadir by holding its 20th annual conference for religious preachers in Kabul under the theme, “Ghadir and the Unity of the Muslim Ummah in Confronting Contemporary Challenges.”

From Travel Restrictions to Asset Seizures: Bahrain Escalating Its Campaign Against Shiites

Bahraini authorities have intensified measures against the country’s Shiite community, introducing new restrictions and policies that activists describe as part of an ongoing campaign of political repression.

Bulldozers Target Muslim institutions and Mosques Across Uttar Pradesh

Ministration carries out demolition drives in Ghaziabad, Varanasi and Baghpat, claiming the structures violated land and construction rules

Large Gathering Held in Peshawar to Mark Imam Khomeini’s 37th Death Anniversary

A large gathering was held during Friday prayers at Jamia Al-Shaheed Syed Arif Hussain Al-Hussaini in Peshawar to commemorate the 37th anniversary of the death of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of Iran’s Islamic Revolution.

Bahraini Regime Arrested Twenty Shia Muslims, Including Five Clerics

Authorities in Bahrain have arrested 20 Shia Muslims, including five prominent Shia clerics, according to reports from local religious and community sources.

Large Eid al-Ghadir Gathering Held at Hazrat Abbas Shrine in Lucknow + Photos

A large religious gathering was held at the Shrine of Hazrat Abbas in Lucknow to mark Eid al-Ghadir, one of the most significant occasions in the Shia Islamic calendar.

Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Organizes Grand Eid-e-Ghadeer Celebration

To mark the auspicious occasion of Eid-e-Ghadeer, Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian Dar-ul-Mustafa organized a grand and dignified celebration at the Central Imambara, Budgam.

Pakistani Shia Scholars Highlight Imam Khomeini’s Message of Unity and Resistance Against Global Powers

A group of prominent Pakistani Shia religious scholars has praised the late Iranian revolutionary leader Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini for promoting Muslim unity, political awareness, and resistance against what they described as global imperialist forces, particularly the United States and Israel

Shias in Lucknow Support Iran Even as India Strengthens Ties With Israel

The people of Iran and India are not happy with India aligning with Israel,” says Akbar Mehdi.

Iranian Ambassador Meets Allama Sajid Ali Naqvi, Offers Condolences on Passing of His Wife

The Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Pakistan, Reza Amiri Moghadam, met with the leader of Pakistan’s Shia community, Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi, in Rawalpindi, where he conveyed his condolences on the passing of the latter’s wife.

Pope Leo Condolences to Allama Sajid Ali Naqvi on Passing of His Wife

A delegation representing the Catholic Church met with Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi, head of the Shia Ulema Council and Tehreek-e-Islami Pakistan.

Wafaq ul Madaris al-Shia Pakistan Launches New Da’wah Department to Enhance Religious Outreach and Education 

The President of the Wafaq ul Madaris al-Shia Pakistan has said that a newly established Department of Preaching (Da’wah) will play an effective role in strengthening religious awareness and intellectual engagement within society.

Shia Students Drop Out in Afghanistan Over Religious Restrictions in Universities

Reports from Afghanistan’s central Bamiyan province suggest that the imposition of strict religious restrictions and the incorporation of Hanafi jurisprudence into the academic curriculum have triggered growing disillusionment and increased dropout rates among Shia students.

Tahir-ul-Qadri Calls Hajj Transformative Journey of Equality, Faith, and Renewal

Muhammad Tahir-ul-Qadri, founder and patron-in-chief of Minhaj-ul-Quran International, has congratulated millions of pilgrims undertaking Hajj and visiting the Two Holy Mosques, describing the pilgrimage as a profound journey of intellectual, spiritual, and moral purification.

Delhi University Student Moves HC Against Exam on Eid Day, Demand Rescheduling

A Delhi University law student has moved the Delhi High Court challenging the university’s decision to conduct examinations on May 28, the date officially declared by the Union government as the Eid ul Adha holiday.

Lucknow Hosts Two-Day “Understanding Shariah” Workshop, Calls for Mosques and Social Institutions to Strengthen Public Guidance

A two-day “Understanding Shariah” workshop organized by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board concluded in Lucknow with participants emphasizing the need to transform mosques and social institutions into effective platforms for public guidance and intellectual awareness.

Day of Arafah is Day of Seeking Forgiveness, Worship, and Devotion to Allah

Pakistani Shia cleric Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi has urged believers to observe the Day of Arafah with devotion, repentance, and obedience to God, while highlighting the sacrifice and steadfastness of Muslim ibn Aqeel as a lasting example of loyalty and resistance against falsehood.

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VC of Shia Ulema Council Pakistan Strongly Condemns Suicide Attack on Jaffar Express in Quetta

Allama Arif Hussain Wahidi, Central Vice President of the Shia Ulema Council Pakistan and member of the National Paigham-e-Aman Committee, has strongly condemned the suicide attack on the Jaffar Express in Quetta.

Pakistani Shia Cleric Condemns Quetta Terror Attack

Pakistani Shia cleric, Allama Syed Sajid Ali Naqvi, strongly condemned the terrorist attack in Quetta and expressed deep sorrow over the loss of lives.

Bangladesh Announces to Restore “Except Israel” in Passports

The Bangladesh government has announced that the phrase “except Israel” will once again be included in ordinary passports.

Bahrain Intensifies Crackdown on Shia Institutions, Closes Major Cultural Organization

Bahrain’s government has ordered the dissolution of “Islamic Enlightenment Socity” one of the country’s most prominent Shia cultural and social organizations

Pak Leader: Iran Is Strong, United States “Stuck” in Middle East

Liaqat Baloch, the deputy chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan, has said that Iran maintains a strong defensive posture, while the United States is “stuck” in the Middle East.

International Webinar Announced on Thought and Leadership of Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei

A virtual international seminar is set to be held on Sunday, May 24, 2026, focusing on the intellectual thought, leadership philosophy, and contributions of Ayatollah Imam Seyyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei.

Peshawar Hosts Multilingual Poetry and Book Launch Ceremony Honoring Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iranian cultural center in the northwestern Pakistani city of Peshawar hosted a multilingual poetry gathering and book launch ceremony in tribute to the martyr “Leader of the Ummah,” Grand Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Indian Shia Cleric Praises Iranian “Resilience” During Friday Sermon

Prominent Shia cleric Maulana Syed Raza Haider Zaidi praised what he described as the “remarkable resilience and calmness” of the Iranian people during the recent conflict involving Iran.