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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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Israeli Police Break into Al-Aqsa Mosque, Assault Palestinian Worshipers

Israeli Police Break into Al-Aqsa Mosque, Assault Palestinian Worshipers

Monday 2 October 2023
rituals in violation of the rules of the holy site. Jewish fanatics have intensified their presence at al-Aqsa Mosque as they mark their Sukkot holiday heeding calls by their leaders to be present at the site with a goal to change the status quo that says the area is a purely Muslim worship area. ...
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Operation Al-Aqsa Storm: Israeli Hardliners Sowed Wind, Are Reaping Storm

Operation Al-Aqsa Storm: Israeli Hardliners Sowed Wind, Are Reaping Storm

Saturday 7 October 2023 ،
rituals, triggering Palestinian fury.  In recent months, the resistance groups showed patience with the Israeli enemy to avoid a new escalation by the Israeli cabinet hardliners, but the Israelis did not appreciate this tolerance and the Palestinians lost their patience.  The Operation A ...
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The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah condemns Saudi Arabia for using the Hajj pilgrimage for political purposes

The leader of Yemen’s Ansarullah condemns Saudi Arabia for using the Hajj pilgrimage for political purposes

Sunday 9 June 2024 ،
rituals, the leader of Yemen's Ansarullah asserted that Riyadh has no right to exploit pilgrims during this religious duty. He added that the taxes imposed by Saudi Arabia on pilgrims constitute extortion, exploitation, and illicit gain. Sayyid Abdul-Malik al-Houthi pointed out that those who ...
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Eid al-Adha in Gaza: Cast under the weight of conflict, persistent blockade, and rising prices

Eid al-Adha in Gaza: Cast under the weight of conflict, persistent blockade, and rising prices

Sunday 16 June 2024 ،
rituals... The war has prevented livestock from entering Gaza, causing prices to skyrocket. They've increased about 5 to 6 times compared to last year... Consequently, residents face difficulties in carrying out sacrifices. He continued, Despite the crossings being closed and the Zionist regime ...
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A report on the Eid al-Adha prayer attended by 40,000 Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque

A report on the Eid al-Adha prayer attended by 40,000 Palestinians at Al-Aqsa Mosque

Monday 17 June 2024 ،
rituals at Al-Aqsa Mosque. This is not a new strategy, and the adversary aims to ethnically cleanse Palestinians from Jerusalem. Sheikh Omar Al-Kiswani, the director of Al-Aqsa Mosque, also conveyed, This year's Eid observances have been restricted to religious rituals, the Eid prayer, and the ...
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Celebrating Eid al-Adha amid a significant tragedy in Gaza

Celebrating Eid al-Adha amid a significant tragedy in Gaza

Monday 17 June 2024 ،
rituals via television, despite the challenges of hunger, thirst, and food shortages in the region. They adhered to the Prophetic tradition of intending to fast during the first ten days of Dhu al-Hijjah.
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What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?

What’s behind Dangerous Kuwaiti Government’s Crackdown on Muharram Mourning?

Tuesday 9 July 2024 ،
rituals to commemorate Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. In the meantime, there are still countries in which Shiites are subjected to various pressures and restrictions on false pretenses for holding Muharram ceremonies.  Kuwait is one of the countries in which recently restricti ...
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Iranian President-Elect Commends Iraq’s Stances Against Israel

Iranian President-Elect Commends Iraq’s Stances Against Israel

Tuesday 9 July 2024 ،
rituals as a significant expression of this strong bond. Pezeshkian thanked Iraq for hosting Iranian pilgrims and expressed hope that continued cooperation from Baghdad would allow Iranians to participate in this year’s Arbaeen season’s rituals alongside other pilgrims in an excellent m ...
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Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Muharram in Afghanistan under Taliban Crackdown

Wednesday 17 July 2024 ،
rituals, the Taliban in Afghanistan this year have cracked down on them for Muharram mournings, drawing discontentment and protests of the citizens.  According to data provided by Afghanistan media, the Taliban officials have asked Shiite communities in the country to avoid public gatherings, ...
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Iran Denounces Israeli Violation of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Iran Denounces Israeli Violation of Al-Aqsa Mosque

Wednesday 14 August 2024 ،
rituals, as stated by the Jordan-run Islamic Endowments Department.

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