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Lebanese Culture Minister: Israeli Attacks Caused Extensive Damage to Historic Sites in Southern Lebanon ——————————————– Lebanese Culture Minister Ghassan Salameh said months of Israeli air and ground attacks have caused severe damage to archaeological and heritage sites in southern Lebanon,…

New Pakistani Strikes on Afghanistan: Taliban Reports Dozens of Civilian Casualties as Islamabad Says Militants Were Targeted —————————————– Border tensions between Pakistan and Taliban-administered Afghanistan have intensified, with fresh strikes from Pakistani military allegedly targeting Tehreek-e-Taliban positions amid claims by…

Husseini Mourning Rituals and Tradition of “Ashure” Revived Across Balkans —————————— With the arrival of Muharram, countries across the Balkan Peninsula, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo, are witnessing the revival of long-standing mourning rituals for Imam Hussein, peace…

Husseini Mourning Gatherings Held in Kuwait with Participation of Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmad Shirazi —————————– Coinciding with the first ten days of the holy month of Muharram, a Husseini mourning gathering was held at the residence of Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmad Shirazi,…

Ashura Mourning Ceremony Held in Afghanistan’s Nimroz Province ——————————————– The Ashura mourning ceremony was held in Afghanistan’s Nimroz province with the broad and enthusiastic participation of various segments of society, including scholars, youth, and local elders. During the religious gathering,…

Taliban Continue Repressive Measures Against Husseini Mourners in Afghanistan, Tearing Down Flags and Imposing Strict Religious Restrictions ————————————————- Despite Taliban officials’ promises to provide security for mourning gatherings, Shia communities across Afghanistan have faced a broad wave of restrictions, humiliating…

Hindus, Muslims Protest Mosque Demolitions in Rajasthan Border Villages —————————— Hindus and Muslims in Rajasthan’s border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer have jointly protested against the demolition of mosques, dargahs, and madrasas, calling on the state government to halt the…

Pakistan Marks Ashura Amid Unprecedented Security Measures, Wide Participation in Husseini Processions —————————————— Pakistan commemorated Ashura with mourning processions and Husseini gatherings across various cities under strict security measures. In the capital, Islamabad, the main procession began after Dhuhr prayers…

Shia Communities Around World Commemorate Ashura with Mourning Processions, Husseini Gatherings —————————– Shia communities across various countries commemorated the day of Ashura of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, through Husseini gatherings, mourning processions, and religious and cultural events, recalling…

Tensions Over Ashura Ceremonies in Kabul After Shia Representatives Summoned and Detained ————————————- Local sources in the Afghan capital, Kabul, have reported tensions surrounding Ashura commemorations after Taliban authorities summoned several Shia scholars and community representatives and detained them for…