Religious
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Taliban Envoy Calls for Sunni-Shia Unity at Ashura Event
DID Press: Taliban’s Consul General in Mashhad has emphasized unity between Sunni and Shia Muslims, describing Ashura as one of the Islamic world’s greatest spiritual assets and calling for stronger Islamic brotherhood. Speaking at an Ashura mourning ceremony attended by…
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Dozens of Shia Mourners Detained in Kabul as Taliban Remove Muharram Flags
DID Press: Local sources say Taliban authorities have detained at least 46 Shia mourners at a religious congregation venue in Kabul, with 22 individuals reportedly remaining in custody, amid a broader campaign to remove Muharram mourning flags across the Afghan…
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20,000-Capacity Grand Mosque Planned in Western Kabul
DID Press: Ministry of Urban Development and Housing of Taliban has announced plans to construct a large grand mosque in the Kot-e-Sangi area of Kabul, with a capacity of 18,000 to 20,000 worshippers. According to an official statement, topographic surveying…
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Reports Allege Removal of Muharram Flags in Kabul, Ghazni and Herat
DID Press: Residents of Kabul, Ghazni and Herat say Taliban authorities have removed Muharram flags and mourning symbols in several areas, with reports alleging the confiscation of banners and the destruction of black mourning cloths associated with commemorations of Imam…
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Afghanistan Shiite Council Calls for Security of Ashura Commemorations
DID Press: The Shiite Ulema Council of Afghanistan has called for the safe, orderly, and unity-focused observance of Ashura ceremonies as the Islamic month of Muharram approaches, emphasizing the importance of protecting religious gatherings. In a statement issued ahead of…
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Funeral and Burial Schedule Announced for Iran’s Late Supreme Leader
DID Press: A committee organizing the commemoration of “martyrdom of the revolutionary leader” Ayatollah Seyed Ali Hosseini Khamenei has released detailed arrangements for farewell, funeral, and burial ceremonies scheduled across several cities in Iran. According to the third official communiqué…
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Tech Giants Turn to Religious Leaders in Push for Ethical AI Frameworks
DID Press: As concerns mount over the societal impact of artificial intelligence and the inability of regulatory systems to keep pace with rapid technological development, major technology companies in the United States and Europe are increasingly engaging religious leaders to…
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Iran’s Supreme Leader Offers Condolences Following Death of Ayatollah Fayyad
DID Press: Ayatollah Seyed Mojtaba Hosseini Khamenei issued a message expressing sorrow over the passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, paying tribute to his scholarly, religious, and educational contributions and extending condolences to the religious establishment in Najaf, his…
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Herat Crackdown on Women’s Dress Sparks Religious and Legal Backlash
DID Press: Reports from Afghanistan’s western province of Herat indicate that the current authorities’ morality enforcement department has begun detaining and harassing women wearing hijab styles that do not include the chadari or chador-namaz. The development has triggered strong criticism…
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Iran Envoy Attends Memorial Ceremony for Grand Ayatollah Fayyad in Kabul
DID Press: Alireza Bikdeli attended a memorial ceremony in Kabul marking the passing of Grand Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fayyad, expressing condolences on behalf of the Islamic Republic of Iran. Bikdeli participated in the condolence gathering and signed the memorial book,…
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