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Hussein Mosque closed on Ashura Day to prevent Shia celebrations
Egypt

Hussein Mosque closed on Ashura Day to prevent Shia celebrations

Hussein Mosque and the surrounding mosques were closed on Tuesday afternoon to prevent Shia citizens from practicing their traditional rituals…
Sufis celebrate Islamic New year with procession to Hussein Mosque
Egypt

Sufis celebrate Islamic New year with procession to Hussein Mosque

Hundreds of followers of Sufi orders took part in a religious procession to Hussein Mosque in Gammaleya on Sunday to…
Security disperses Shia religious celebration in Cairo
Egypt

Security disperses Shia religious celebration in Cairo

Security forces on Monday put an end to the Ashura celebrations of nearly 3000 Shias inside Cairo's Hussein Mosque. The…
Destruction of shrines by Salafis triggers protests and condemnation
Egypt

Destruction of shrines by Salafis triggers protests and condemnation

The destruction of some shrines by Salafi groups this week has sparked angry demonstrations in Alexandria, triggered warnings by Egypt's…
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