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Theologian Ayatollah Shirazi addresses Musilm leaders regarding Ramadhan

In the name of Allah the Merciful the Compassionate

The month of Ramadhan is the Lunar month chosen by God to bestow the Holy Qur’an upon his last Prophet; Mohammad, (Peace be upon him and his progeny), as a guidance for mankind, historic lessons learned from past, and roadmap for the future. 

Ramadhan is the month of mercy, compassion, helping the needy, and uplifting the oppressed. It’s month of cleansing the heart, body, and soul from ill thoughts, and actions. It is the month to focus within and take steps towards betterment. 

Yemen catastrophe; what can be done to stop the war.

Shirazi Foundation's expert on International Relations attended an interactive symposium hosted by Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, titled Yemen catastrophe what can be done to stop the war. Due to the ongoing conflict the United Nations estimates more than 10,000 civilians have been killed. UNICEF numbers suggest two million Yemeni children suffer from malnutrition while 60,000 children lost their lives last year of preventable causes associated with acute malnutrition. With 60% of Yemen's population suffering from food insecurity and 7 million unable to survive without food assistance, Yemen has an immediate food emergency facing them. Experts spoke of the role of the tribes in facilitateing dialogue instead of use of force and incitement of violence.  Experts dissected the many parties involved in the conflict while mentioning that many groups involved have been left fragmented.

Stabilizing Iraq: What Is The Future For Minorities?

Shirazi Foundation’s researcher on Rise of Extremism  attended an interactive conference hosted by the United States Institute of Peace, titled, Stabilizing Iraq: What Is the Future for Minorities?.

Shortly after opening remarks Dr. Fareed Yasseen Iraq's Ambassador to the U.S stated that the consequence of the fight against ISIS is that it has brought all of Iraq together collectively.