Islam World

Iraqi Tribes Participate in Ritual Burial Commemoration of Pure Bodies of Martyrs of Karbala ——————————————— The holy city of Karbala witnessed on Monday afternoon, the 13th of Muharram, the annual ritual known as the Bani Asad mourning procession, commemorating the…

Shia Muslims in Italy Commemorate Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom with Italian Elegies and Poems —————————————— Shia Muslims in Italy commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, by holding mourning ceremonies that included Husseini poems and elegies recited in…

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…