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Ansarullah

Ansarullah

A Zaidi Shiite movement operating in Yemen. It seeks to establish a democratic government in Yemen.
Shiite

Shiite

represents the second largest denomination of Islam. Shiites believe Ali (peace be upon him) to be prophet"s successor in the Caliphate.
Resistance

Resistance

Axis of Resistances refers to countries and movements with common political goal, i.e., resisting against Zionist regime, America and other western powers. Iran, Syria, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and Hamas in Palestine are considered as the Axis of Resistance.
Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

Persian Gulf Cooperation Council

A regional political u n i o n consisting of Arab states of the Persian Gulf, except for Iraq.
Taliban

Taliban

Taliban is a Sunni fundamentalist movement in Afghanistan. It was founded by Mohammed Omar in 1994.
  Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism & Extremism

Wahhabism is an extremist pseudo-Sunni movement, which labels non-Wahhabi Muslims as apostates thus paving the way for their bloodshed.
Kurds

Kurds

Kurds are an ethnic group in the Middle East, mostly inhabiting a region, which spans adjacent parts of Iran, Iraq, Syria, and Turkey. They are an Iranian people and speak the Kurdish languages, which form a subgroup of the Northwestern Iranian branch of Iranian languages.
NATO

NATO

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization is an intergovernmental military alliance based on the North Atlantic Treaty which was signed on 4 April 1949.
Islamic Awakening

Islamic Awakening

Refers to a revival of the Islam throughout the world, that began in 1979 by Iranian Revolution that established an Islamic republic.
Al-Qaeda

Al-Qaeda

A militant Sunni organization founded by Osama bin Laden at some point between 1988 and 1989
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Wednesday 17 July 2024
Eid al-Fitr incident, during which the Taliban checkpoint forces on April 21, 2023, cracked down on the Shiites whose Eid Al Fitr date conflicted with that announced by the Taliban and forced them to break their fast.  This report has also highlighted the restrictions on Shiite mourning practi ...
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Iran Captures 20 Terrorists, Including 2 ISIS Leaders
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Iran Captures 20 Terrorists, Including 2 ISIS Leaders

Thursday 25 July 2024 ،
Eid al-Fitr.
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Iraq SCF’s Hat- trick in Political Game
Report

Iraq SCF’s Hat- trick in Political Game

Wednesday 4 December 2024 ،
Eid al-Ghadir holiday to be included in the country's official calendar, and the acceptance of this proposal by the cabinet represented a significant success in the eyes of his supporters among Iraqi Shiites, which was able to further highlight al-Sadr's personality and religious status. Me ...
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Ayatollah Khamenei Condemns US as Symbol of Colonialism
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Ayatollah Khamenei Condemns US as Symbol of Colonialism

Wednesday 29 January 2025 ،
Eid al-Mab'ath, Iranian officials and ambassadors from Islamic countries met with Ayatollah Khamenei in Tehran. He extended congratulations to the Iranian nation and the Islamic Ummah, emphasizing the historical significance of the Bi’tha, which he described as a transformative event in hu ...
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad
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Syrian Refugees Dilemma: Choosing between Return and Staying Abroad

Sunday 16 February 2025 ،
Eid al-Adha holiday in June. New initiatives, from transfer of workshops to national employment strategy Concerns about negative impacts of the withdrawal of labor force from the Turkish labor market have pushed the government to think solutions.  One of the government's options is desig ...
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FM Araghchi Sends Eid al-Fitr Greetings to Muslim Countries
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FM Araghchi Sends Eid al-Fitr Greetings to Muslim Countries

Sunday 30 March 2025 ،
Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Iranian people and Muslim nations ALWAGHT- Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has conveyed his Eid al-Fitr greetings to the Iranian people and Muslim nations. In a message on Sunday, Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi extended heartfelt congratulations to the Iranian people a ...
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Leader: Israeli Regime Is a Proxy Force and Must Be Eliminated
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Leader: Israeli Regime Is a Proxy Force and Must Be Eliminated

Monday 31 March 2025 ،
Eid al-Fitr prayers, condemned Israel as the only true proxy force in the region, acting on behalf of colonial powers. He accused the Israeli regime of committing genocide and warned that it would continue to invade other countries if left unchecked. The Leader asserted that Israel must be uprooted ...
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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites
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Tensions Again: Crisis between Baghdad and Erbil over Budget Reignites

Sunday 8 June 2025 ،
Eid al-Adha, but this measure, if implemented, will also act as a palliative and cannot end the dispute forever. According to the Iraqi constitution, specifically Article 121, Kurdistan region is recognized as a federal region with autonomous powers that can manage its internal affairs, such as loc ...
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Iran and Bahrain Urge Islamic Nations to Stand United Against Division Tactics
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Iran and Bahrain Urge Islamic Nations to Stand United Against Division Tactics

Sunday 8 June 2025 ،
Eid al-Adha, one of the most sacred and unifying festivals in the Islamic calendar. The two leaders used the opportunity not only to extend best wishes for the blessed occasion but also to reflect on the broader spiritual and social dimensions of Eid and the Hajj pilgrimage. They emphasized that th ...
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President Pezeshkian: Iran Prepared to Facilitate Pakistan-India Peace Talks
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President Pezeshkian: Iran Prepared to Facilitate Pakistan-India Peace Talks

Sunday 8 June 2025 ،
Eid al-Adha and stressed the importance of unity among Muslim nations. He accepted Sharif’s invitation to visit Pakistan and instructed his administration to explore ways to strengthen bilateral relations between Tehran and Islamabad. Prime Minister Sharif reciprocated the Eid greetings and c ...

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Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Commemorating the 36th anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini (RA), the founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran.