Religion and Thought
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Taliban Emphasize Islamic Unity at Memorial for Ayatollah Fayyaz
Taliban officials highlight Ayatollah Fayyaz's emphasis on Islamic unity and convey condolences at a memorial ceremony honoring the late religious…
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Criticism Mounts Over Taliban’s Handling of Afghan Pilgrims at Hajj
Widespread criticism emerges over Taliban's poor management of Afghan pilgrims during Hajj amid reports of disorganization and subpar services.
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Former Afghan President Karzai Honors Ayatollah Fayyaz’s Enduring Contributions
Former Afghan President Karzai honors Grand Ayatollah Muhammad Ishaq Fayyaz, praising his scholarly achievements and lasting contributions to Afghanistan.
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Prominent Afghan Shia Cleric Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fihr Passes Away in Najaf at 96
Ayatollah Mohammad Ishaq Fihr, a leading Afghan Shia cleric and scholar, died at 96 in Najaf. He was known for…
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Return of 30,000 Afghan Pilgrims Begins with First Flight from Saudi Arabia
Afghanistan begins repatriation of 30,000 pilgrims from Saudi Arabia in two phases via four air zones, starting with 346 pilgrims…
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Taliban’s Minister of Hajj Attends 2024 International Hajj Closing Ceremony in Mecca
Taliban's Minister of Hajj attends Saudi Arabia's international Hajj closing ceremony, discussing future plans and thanking Saudi officials for services…
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Afghan Pilgrims Transferred from Arafat to Mina as Hajj Rituals Progress
Taliban authorities say Afghan pilgrims were smoothly transferred from Arafat to Mina, completing key Hajj rites with full accommodation and…
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Central Maidan Wardak Mosque Completed at Cost of 87 Million Afghanis
The central mosque in Maidan Wardak, costing 87 million Afghanis, has been completed with facilities for 2,000 worshippers and additional…
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Afghan Pilgrims Transferred from Mina to Arafat in Coordinated Operation
Afghan pilgrims have been transferred from Mina to Arafat under Taliban and Saudi coordination to perform key Hajj rituals, praying…
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Ayatollah Khamenei Highlights Defeat of Enemy in Recent War in First Hajj Message
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei's first Hajj message highlights Iran's defeat of the US and Israel in a recent war and urges…