Shia Islam

Pope Francis
Pope Francis
Perspectives

Pope Francis' legacy of inter-faith diplomacy

After similar outreach to Sunnis, the pontiff's 2021 meeting with Shia's Grand Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani transcended boundaries and fostered co-existence.

Eldar Mamedov
23 April, 2025
Pallbearers carry the coffin with the remains of Prince Karim Al-Husseini Aga Khan IV to the hearse at Ismaili Centre at the end of the funeral of The Aga Khan IV, Prince Karim Al-Husseini Aga Khan on February 08, 2025 in Lisbon, Portugal.
Aga Khan
MENA
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Aga Khan's funeral held in Portugal ahead of burial in Egypt

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
08 February, 2025
The Aga Khans claim to be part of the lineage of the Egyptian Fatimid dynasty
Egypt
MENA
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Aga Khan IV to be buried in Egypt on Sunday

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
07 February, 2025
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Fashion
Lifestyle
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When does religious representation in fashion become blasphemous

Zainab Mehdi

Zainab Mehdi

27 November, 2024
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Iraq
MENA
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Millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims rally in Iraq

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
25 August, 2024
Pakistan
MENA
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Bodies of 28 pilgrims killed in Iran arrive in Pakistan

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
24 August, 2024
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Shia Islam
Society
Live Story

Explainer: What is Arbaeen?

Zainab Mehdi

Zainab Mehdi

23 August, 2024
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Al-Mawasi

Podcast

Al-Mawasi massacre, Knesset resolution, and migration forum

Hugo Goodridge
19 July, 2024
The Loneliest Revolution
Iran
Book Club
Live Story

Intellectualising the lead-up to the 1979 Iranian revolution

Marc Martorell Junyent

Marc Martorell Junyent

02 August, 2023
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Iraq
MENA
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Rage follow Nouri Al-Maliki cursing of Prophet companion

Dana Taib Menmy
10 July, 2023
Revealed: The UK Shia group investigated for incitement
The New Arab Investigations
In-depth
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Revealed: Ofcom investigates UK Shia group for incitement

Ed Carron
Yousef H. Alshammari
07 June, 2023
Revealed: The UK Shia group investigated for incitement
The New Arab Investigations
Investigations

Revealed: Ofcom investigates UK Shia group for incitement

Ed Carron
Yousef H. Alshammari
04 May, 2023
Bahrain
Bahrain
MENA
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Bahrain: Three jailed for 'violating foundations of Islam'

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
30 March, 2023
Iran
MENA
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Attackers kill at least 15 at Shia shrine in Iran: report

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
26 October, 2022
Arbaeen
MENA
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Iraq: Influx of Iranians bolsters Arbaeen pilgrimage

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
17 September, 2022
Karbala
Iraq
MENA
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Legal suits hit Iraqi Shia wailer for 'ethnic strife'

Dana Taib Menmy
12 September, 2022
Iran
MENA
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Iran buries second Shia cleric stabbed to death

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
09 April, 2022
Ramadan
MENA
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Ramadan to start on Sunday for Shia Muslims in Iraq, Iran

The New Arab Staff & Agencies
02 April, 2022
Iraq
MENA
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Tight security as thousands make annual Iraq pilgrimage

The New Arab & agencies
26 February, 2022
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Terrorism
MENA
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Islamic State claims deadly Pakistan fruit market bombing

The New Arab & agencies
14 April, 2019
Pakistan bomb [AFP]
Terrorism
MENA
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Suicide blast rips through Pakistan Shia neighbourhood, killing scores

The New Arab & agencies
12 April, 2019