Islam World

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…

Suspension of Ale Yassin Husseiniya Gatherings in Kuwait Sparks Questions ————————————— The suspension of Ashura mourning gatherings at Ale Yassin Husseiniya in Kuwait has sparked reactions and questions over the reasons behind the decision. The administration of Ale Yassin Husseiniya,…

Husseini Mourning Held in Saudi Arabia’s Qatif: Ashura Chants Echo at Imam Musa ibn Ja’far Husseiniya in Al-Awamiyah ———————————— Lovers and devotees of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in eastern Saudi Arabia held mourning gatherings during the days of Muharram…