Shia news

Here are some recent news articles and updates related to Shia Islam:

Global Shia News

  1. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei meets with Iraqi Shia cleric Muqtada al-Sadr: The two leaders discussed regional issues, including the situation in Iraq and the Middle East. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Shia cleric Moqtada al-Sadr's bloc wins majority in Iraq's parliamentary elections: Al-Sadr's bloc won 73 seats in the 329-seat parliament, giving him significant influence in the country. (Source: Reuters)
  3. Shia pilgrims killed in attack on bus in Iraq: A bus carrying Shia pilgrims was attacked in the city of Samawa, killing at least 10 people and injuring many more. (Source: BBC)

Regional Shia News

  1. Shia rebels in Yemen's Hodeidah city reject UN ceasefire plan: The Shia Houthi rebels have rejected a UN plan to establish a ceasefire in the city of Hodeidah, which has been a key battleground in the Yemen conflict. (Source: Al Arabiya)
  2. Shia cleric Hassan Nasrallah's Hezbollah party wins majority in Lebanon's parliamentary elections: Hezbollah, a Shia Islamist party, won 67 seats in the 128-seat parliament, giving it significant influence in the country. (Source: The New York Times)
  3. Shia protesters in Bahrain demand political reforms: Thousands of Shia protesters took to the streets in Bahrain to demand political reforms and greater representation in the government. (Source: Al Jazeera)

Shia-Sunni Relations

  1. Shia and Sunni leaders meet in Saudi Arabia to discuss regional issues: The meeting between Shia and Sunni leaders aimed to improve relations between the two communities and discuss regional issues, including the situation in Yemen and Syria. (Source: The National)
  2. Shia and Sunni scholars issue joint statement calling for peace and coexistence: A group of Shia and Sunni scholars issued a joint statement calling for peace and coexistence between the two communities, and condemning violence and extremism. (Source: The Guardian)

Shia Culture and Heritage

  1. Shia Muslims celebrate Ashura in Iraq: Shia Muslims in Iraq celebrated the holy day of Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. (Source: Al Jazeera)
  2. Shia Muslims in India celebrate Eid al-Fitr: Shia Muslims in India celebrated Eid al-Fitr, the festival marking the end of Ramadan, with traditional festivities and prayers. (Source: The Hindu)

These are just a few examples of recent news articles and updates related to Shia Islam.