On Wednesday (March 27), Israel conducted airstrikes targeting at least four homes in Rafah, sparking renewed fear among the more than a million Palestinians seeking refuge in the area, which…
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Sayyid Ammar Hakim, the leader of Iraq’s National Wisdom Movement, advocated for the cessation of the international coalition’s mission in Iraq during a meeting with Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince. As…
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Israel cautions four European nations against recognizing Palestinian statehood
On Monday, Israel conveyed to four European nations that their initiative to pursue recognition of a Palestinian state was deemed as rewarding terrorism, which, in turn, could diminish prospects for…
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More Than 10 Million Worshipers Gather for Prayers at Prophet’s Mosque During Initial 10 Days of Ramadan
During the initial 10 days of Ramadan, over 10 million worshippers congregated at the Prophet’s Mosque. The General Authority for the Care of the Affairs of the Grand Mosque and…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized that the most effective and efficient method for delivering heavy goods to address Gaza’s humanitarian needs is through road transport, which necessitates a substantial rise…
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United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres emphasized the urgency of Israel providing an “ironclad commitment” for unrestricted access to humanitarian supplies across Gaza. Guterres condemned the situation where a line of…
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UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres is set to visit the Egypt-Gaza border on Saturday, where he will once again call for a ceasefire to alleviate the suffering caused by over five…
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Friday Prayer at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa under the shadow of Gaza war
Muslim worshippers gathered at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque compound for the second Friday prayer of Ramadan, amidst a heavy presence of Israeli police, highlighting simmering tensions in the holy city. “We…
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A survey conducted nearly six months into the Israeli war on Gaza reveals that 71% of Palestinians consider the decision to initiate the operation as appropriate. Additionally, 72% continue to…
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Car Tramples Fasting People During Iftar in Makkah: One Fatality, 21 Injured in Incident
The driver of a speeding car lost control of the vehicle, striking fasting individuals seated outside a mosque in Makkah for iftar. Tragically, one person was killed, and 21 others…
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As the New Year commenced, thousands of individuals from various regions of Iran congregated at the revered shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, located in northeastern Iran. Sources: Iran Press…
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Saudi Arabia Increases UNRWA Funding by $40 Million for Gaza Relief Efforts
On Wednesday (March 20), a Saudi-funded humanitarian agency announced its commitment to increase the Kingdom’s contribution to the UN Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) by $40 million, as stated in a…
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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken commenced a tour of the Middle East on Wednesday, starting with a visit to Saudi Arabia, in an effort to broker a ceasefire in…
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With the arrival of spring and Nowruz, the Persian New Year, traditional markets, known as bazaars, are bustling with activity in cities throughout Iran, including the southern city of…
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Mecca Conference Brings Global Scholars Together to Discuss Unification of Islamic Sects
In Mecca, some of the world’s prominent scholars have convened for a conference titled “Building Bridges between Islamic Schools of Thought and Sects.” Organized by the Muslim World League, the…
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During Ramadan, Muslims from both within and outside Saudi Arabia flock to the Grand Mosque of Makkah in significant numbers to partake in Umrah and offer prayers, making the holy…
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Iran’s Interior Minister announced that essential measures have been implemented in the holy city of Mashhad to accommodate the increasing number of pilgrims during the Nowruz holidays. Ahmad Vahidi stated…
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Welcoming the holy Month of Ramadhan in Baghdad, Iraq. Source: Shafaqna English www.shafaqna.com
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80,000 Palestinians Attend first Friday prayer of Ramazan in Al-Aqsa mosque+ Photos
80,000 worshipers attended the first Friday prayer of the holy Month of Ramadhan at Al-Aqsa Mosque, despite the tight Israeli restrictions. The Islamic Endowments Department in Occupied Jerusalem affirmed that…
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Celebrating the arrival of the holy month of Ramadan on the streets of Beirut, Lebanon. Source: Shafaqna English