Shia news
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Photos: A Two-Day Table Talk Program Concluded at Tanzeemul Makatib Lucknow
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A two-day table talk program on the themes of the growing superstitious practices during the Days of Mourning (Muharram), the sanctity and significance of mourning rituals, and the reverence due to the Infallible Imams was organized at the Golaganj Tanzeemul Makatib Hall.
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Video: Minar-e-Pakistan Completed Preparations for Grand “Martyr of Ummah” Gathering
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Following the martyrdom of Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei, an extraordinary sense of unity and solidarity has emerged among Shia communities across Pakistan. In this context, a “Martyr of the Ummah” public gathering has been announced at Lahore’s historic Minar-e-Pakistan, where hundreds of thousands of participants are expected to attend.
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Syed Jawad Naqvi Visits Minar-e-Pakistan Venue Ahead of “Martyr of Ummah Conference”
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Hujjat al-Islam Allama Syed Jawad Naqvi visited Minar-e-Pakistan in connection with the “Martyr of the Ummah Conference” scheduled for June 13. During the visit, he reviewed and inspected various administrative, organizational, and logistical arrangements for the event to ensure its smooth and successful execution.
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Muharram Is Time for Self-Reformation and Renewed Commitment to Imam Hussain’s Mission: Shia Cleric
In connection with the forthcoming month of Muharram-ul-Haram, Anjuman-e-Sharie Shian organized an important consultative meeting of its members, office bearers of its committees, Nohakhwans, Daira representatives and members at its headquarters, Dar-ul-Mustafa, Budgam.
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Pakistan’s Shia Seminary Board Establishes Nine-Member Supreme Council
Ayatollah Hafiz Syed Riaz Hussain Najafi, President of the Wifaq-ul-Madaris Al-Shia Pakistan, has announced the formation of a nine-member Supreme Council to oversee the affairs of the country’s leading Shia seminary board.
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Pilgrimage Transport Association Urges Pakistan to Reopen Land Route for Arbaeen Pilgrims
Leaders of the Alamdar Salaran and Bus Association have called on the Pakistani government to allow Shia pilgrims to travel by road for religious pilgrimages during Muharram and Arbaeen, warning of possible protests if restrictions remain in place.
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Shia PG College Lucknow Ranked Top in UP in State Government Assessment
Shia College has been declared the highest-ranked degree college in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh following a comprehensive assessment conducted by the Uttar Pradesh government, according to official rankings released in May 2026.
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Photos: Karachi Hosts “Message of Karbala and Legacy of Martyrs” Conference
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): The Payam-e-Wilayat Foundation organized a conference titled “Message of Karbala and the Legacy of the Martyrs” on Central Road in Karachi’s Jafar-e-Tayyar Society, bringing together prominent Shia religious scholars, community leaders, and representatives of various religious and social organizations.
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Karachi Hosts Conference Highlighting Message of Karbala and Legacy of Martyrs
The Payam-e-Wilayat Foundation organized a conference titled “Message of Karbala and the Legacy of the Martyrs” on Central Road in Karachi’s Jafar-e-Tayyar Society, bringing together prominent Shia religious scholars, community leaders, and representatives of various religious and social organizations.
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Muslim Families Flee Indian Village After Hindutva Mob Attacks
About 20 families in Maharashtra say years of intimidation, violence and police inaction have forced them to abandon their ancestral homes.
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Photos: Memorial Ceremony Held for Ayatollah Fayyad, Attended by Grand Ayatollah Bashir Najafi
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): A memorial gathering and Quran recitation ceremony was held in honor of the late Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, bringing together senior clerics, religious scholars, seminary students, and members of the public to pay tribute to one of the Shia world's most prominent religious authorities. The event was attended by Grand Ayatollah Bashir Najafi, a delegation representing the shrine of Ali ibn Abi Talib, as well as numerous scholars, seminarians, and worshippers.
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Iranian Ambassador Attends Commemoration of Eid al-Ghadeer and Imam Khomeini Anniversary in Hyderabad
A special gathering marking Eid al-Ghadeer and the anniversary of the death of Imam Ruhollah Khomeini, founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, was held at the historic Darbar-e-Hussaini in Hyderabad's Old Haveli area, drawing religious scholars, community leaders, and members of the public.
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Ayatollah Fayyad Rendered Valuable and Lasting Services to Afghanistan: Hamid Karzai
Former Afghan President Hamid Karzai has expressed sorrow over the death of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, praising the senior Shia cleric's lifelong scholarly contributions and his enduring service to Afghanistan and the wider Shia community.
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Pakistani Shia Scholar Call for Unity and Enhanced Security Ahead of Muharram
Religious scholar and representatives of major Shia organizations in Pakistan have called for unity, responsible observance of Muharram, and enhanced security measures during the upcoming mourning period, citing heightened global attention on the Shia community amid ongoing international tensions.
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Condolence Gatherings Held in Quetta to Mourn Demise of Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Fayyadh
Condolence gatherings and Quran recitation ceremonies continue to be held across the provincial capital, Quetta, following the passing of Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Ishaq Fayyadh, one of the most prominent Shia religious authorities in the Muslim world.
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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.
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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.”
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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.
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Photos: Eid al-Ghadir Observed Across India with Devotion and Reverence
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Eid al-Ghadir was celebrated across India with deep devotion and respect, as communities gathered in various cities to mark the occasion. Special events and gatherings under the banner of Jashn-e-Wilayat were organized, drawing large numbers of religious scholars, believers, youth, and children.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Photos: Gilgit Hosts Manqabat and Speech Competitions in Celebration of Eid al-Ghadir
AhlulBayt News Agency (ABNA): Under the auspices of Hadi TV, a grand Naat and Manqabat Competition, Speech Contest, and Quiz Competition were successfully organized in Danyor, Gilgit, Pakistan, on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Photos: Representative of Iranian Supreme Leader visited Indian Mowkeb in Qom
Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen Abdul Majid Hakim Elahi, the Representative of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic of Iran in India, visited the Indian Shia community’s Mowkeb (service camp) established in the holy city of Qom, Iran, to express solidarity with the Iranian people. During his visit, he commended the efforts of the organizers and participants and emphasized the importance of unity, solidarity, and mutual cooperation among the Muslims