Religion 2019-10-30 Mosul revives religious heritage, rebuilds houses of worship Reviving Mosul’s religious identity is a priority as it is a legacy for the country and the whole world, officials say. 2019-09-16 Tone of Ashura commemoration in Syria raises alarm There are fears the IRGC has been taking advantage of a legitimate religious occasion to amplify its presence and influence in Syria. 2019-05-23 Iran seeks to expand influence in Najaf Iran has been funding schools and nurturing ties with scholars in Iraq's holy city in an attempt to exert its influence in the Shia power centre. 2019-05-03 Iran lays foundation for long-term influence in Syria By consolidating its military, economic, cultural and religious presence in Syria, the Iranian regime seeks to ensure its influence will endure. 2019-03-06 Christian families slowly return to Mosul Despite their small numbers, the gradual return of Christians to Mosul is a significant rebuke to ISIS efforts to tear the city's social fabric apart, officials say. 2019-02-06 Iraqi Christians return to pray at Anbar churches Christian families from Baghdad and other parts of the country visited churches in Anbar's al-Khalidiya and al-Habbaniya to pray. 2019-01-21 Al-Qaeda calls for the destruction of ISIS and its 'deviant' caliph al-Baghdadi Al-Qaeda says ISIS members are unable to understand Islamic texts and are bent on carrying out treason and treachery wherever they have influence. The same however could be said of al-Qaeda. 2018-11-26 Tahrir al-Sham confiscates properties of Idlib Christians The extremist alliance has summoned those who occupy or administer the homes of Christians and ordered them to turn over the properties. 2018-10-17 Sufi takiyas return to Anbar after ISIS ouster Since ISIS was defeated in Iraq's westernmost province, Sufi takiyas have been reopening for religious gatherings and cultural events. 2018-06-18 Eid atmosphere permeates northern Syria Activities for children have brought welcome respite to some areas of Idlib and Aleppo provinces, where festivities go on despite the war. 1 | 2 | 3 | Next
