In a statement, the Ashura International Foundation called on Pakistani and Nigerian authorities to arrest the perpetrators of these crimes and punish them severely. The foundation also called on the authorities of the two countries to protect mosques, Takayas and mourning groups during the days of Muharram and Safar, and by taking security measures, to prevent terrorist operations.

Chairman of the Supreme Council of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, and the head of the International Ashura Foundation said, “Human and moral values are realized by carefully and deeply studying the goals and messages of Ashura and being inspired by the path and character of Imam Hussein (a.s.).”

In a message, Ayatollah Reza Ramazani, Secretary-General of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, expressed his condolences on the demise of Hojat al-Islam Sheikh Mohammad Baqer Mahmoudi Esfahani.

The Friday prayer Imam of Myanmar’s Yangon Shiite Grand Mosque, who worked for many years to promote the teachings of the Quran and Itrat (AhlulBayt), passed away.

The international webinar “Mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (a.s.) in the West” will be held with the participation of scholars from all over the world.

“Undoubtedly, the scholarly efforts of the deceased to analyze the shiny life of AhlulBayt (a.s.) as well as purifying the texts related to the events of Ashura from weak material, are the remnants of the righteous that now help him in his journey to the Hereafter.”

The closing ceremony of the first “World Prize 114” was held, honoring of two ever-lasting figures and the appreciation of 14 winners in the sections of “Quranic institutes and centers” and “Quranic preachers and activists”.

The closing ceremony of the first “World Prize 114” was held on evening of Monday, August 9, 2021 in face-to face and virtually in full compliance with health protocols due to Covid-19 in the conference hall of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly in Qom. The call for the first “World Prize 114” was announced by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly during the holy month of Ramadan last year (1442 AH - 2021 AD). The competition dedicated to praise the best missionaries, works and Quranic activities of Shiites around the world.