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[Photos] Karbala: Secretary General of Al-Abbas (AS) holy shrine conducts a tour...

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[Photos] Karbala: Hazrat Abbas’s (AS) shrine decorated with flowers on birth anniversary...

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The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwa About “Fasting – Masturbation”

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[Video] Greed

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[Video] Embracing Humility & Penitence

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[Video] Ramadhan 2025: Day 15 Special Programs

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[Photos] India: Shia Muslims celebrate Imam Hassan’s (AS) birth anniversary

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Ahkam Graph: The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwa About “Fasting – Long Days”

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Afghanistan: Herat’s sweet shops thrive during Ramadhan despite economic hardships

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[Photos] Mashhad: Nowruz is welcomed by servants at holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS)

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WHO: 80% of health centers in Afghanistan may close by June

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IOM forced to restructure amid significant budget cuts

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Afghanistan: Economic challenges force Kabul’s Children into labor

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March 18, 2025 | 8:57 PM

Shafaqna English- The economic difficulties in Afghanistan have compelled some children in the capital to participate in hard labor. These children call on Taliban to provide them with access to education and support for their families. One of the places where children in Kabul are engaged in difficult labor is......

Saudi Arabia: Riyadh Municipality to host cultural tent event

nafiseh yazdaniMarch 18, 2025 | 6:39 PM

March 18, 2025 | 6:39 PM

Shafaqna English- Riyadh Municipality will organize a cultural tent event featuring family-friendly activities on Tuesday and Wednesday at Tahlia Oasis, according to the Saudi Press Agency. The event will include activities for families, including a children’s face-painting corner, and attendees will be able to join PlayStation League competitions that offer......

[Photos] Karbala: Secretary General of Al-Abbas (AS) holy shrine conducts a tour to inspect services provided to pilgrims

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Shafaqna English- The secretary general of the Al-Abbas (AS) holy shrine; Sayed Mustafa Mortada Aal Dia-Uddin, conducted a tour to see the services provided to pilgrims. Source: Alkafeel www.shafaqna.com...

[Video] Ramadhan Dua (Day 17)

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Shafaqna English- Ramadhan Dua (Day 17) recited by Noureddine Alkathemy. بِسْمِ اللَّهِ الرَّحْمنِ الرَّحِیمِ‏ «اللّهم اهدنی فیه لصالح الاعمال و اقض لی فیه الحوائج و الامال یا من لا یحتاج الی التّفسیر و السّؤال یا عالماً بما فی صدور العالمین صلّ علی محمدٍ و آل الطّاهرین. » «ای خدا، مرا......

[Video] Toxic Arguments Mira’

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Shafaqna English- Toxic Arguments Mira’ | Lecture 4, Seven Deadly Vices | Ramadhan 2025 | Sheikh Mahdi Rastani Part of Series: Seven Deadly Vices by Shaykh Mahdi Rastani www.shafaqna.com...

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The Grand Ayatollah Sistani’s Fatwa About “Fasting – Intimacy”

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