Ahlulbayt Occasions

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has stressed the need to learn from Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the virtues of patience and endurance against spiritual and psychological harm in order to honor his rituals.…

Shia Rights Watch (SRW), an independent pro-Shia rights organization, has expressed deep regret over the procedures some Arab countries took towards Hussainiyas, calling for wisdom in dealing with these religious centers. In a statement obtained by Shia Waves Agency, the…

The Kuwaiti Public Prosecutor’s Office decided to imprison former member of the Kuwaiti National Assembly, Hussein Al-Qallaf, Qababs news website reported. The Public Prosecutor’s Office decided to detain former MP Hussein Al-Qallaf for 21 days and referred him to the…

Shia community in Finland has begun reviving the Husseini mourning rituals in commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, his family members and honourable companions, peace be upon them. According to Shia Waves correspondent in the country, “Husseini mourners from…

The British Ambassador to Iraq, Stephen Hickey, expressed his happiness and pride in visiting Holy Najaf and Imam Ali HolyShrine. In a tweet on his official page on “X” (formerly Twitter), the Ambassador said: “It is a great honor to…

The World Imam Shirazi Centre, one of the centres affiliated to office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi in Montreal, Canada, has hosted dozens of the Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, to establish the Husseini mourning ceremonies during the…

Bahrain has recently seen a series of attacks on Ashura observances, with the Bahraini Ministry of Interior implementing repressive measures in several areas coinciding with the commemoration of Holy Ashura. In the Tubli area, Ashura displays were repeatedly attacked by…

The Taliban government has imposed new restrictions on Muharram mourning ceremonies in Afghanistan, causing widespread discontent among the Shia community. According to new instructions described by the Taliban government as a “commitment,” the observance of Ashura in certain areas is…

The Faal al-Khairat Cultural and Charitable Foundation in Niger has called for the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and the Husseini rituals. The foundation emphasized the importance of reviving this significant occasion, which carries…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Religious Authority Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has called for the strategic use of modern media to disseminate the culture of Holy Ashura globally. Speaking to religious preachers on the eve of Holy Muharram, Grand Ayatollah…