Ahlulbayt Occasions

NSW MP Lynda Voltz Extends Muharram Wishes to Shia Muslim Community, Mentions Ale Yasin Center ———————————————————— Lynda Voltz, Member for Auburn in the New South Wales Parliament, has extended her wishes to the Shia Muslim community at the beginning of…

Shia Communities in Australia, Bangladesh, and Myanmar Commemorate Ashura ————————————- Shia communities in New South Wales, Bangladesh, and Myanmar held Ashura mourning ceremonies and processions to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, his family, and his…

Captive Caravan of Ahlulbayt Moves Toward Kufa: Beginning of Second Chapter of Husseini Uprising —————————– Following the heartbreaking tragedy of Ashura in 61 AH, the forces of Yazid moved the pure family of the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings…

Historic Procession in Jammu and Kashmir Commemorates Imam Hussein on Dal Lake ——————————————– The city of Srinagar in Jammu and Kashmir witnessed the traditional mourning procession on the famous Dal Lake as part of Muharram ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of…

Hussaini Elegies in Indian and Pakistani Literature: From Lucknow to the World ——————————————— Hussaini elegies are among the most important religious and literary traditions in the Indian subcontinent. Rooted in Arabic and Persian literature, this Urdu art form developed strongly…

Muslim New York Mayor Attends Ashura Mourning Gathering, Stresses Importance of Confronting Injustice ———————————————– New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended an Ashura mourning gathering held in the city to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him,…

First Ten Nights of Muharram Held at Ale Yaseen Mosque, Husseiniya in Sydney ——————————– Coinciding with the mourning days for Aba Abdillah Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the ceremonies of the first ten nights of Muharram are being held…

18th International Muharram Exhibition Opens in Lucknow with Artists from Around the World ————————————– The 18th International Muharram Exhibition 2026 has opened in the Indian city of Lucknow, with wide participation from artists, calligraphers, and photographers from several countries. The…

Ashura Commemorations Held Across Africa, North America, Lebanon and South Asia ——————————————— Shia communities in several countries marked Ashura with mourning gatherings, processions, lectures and charitable activities, highlighting the global presence of Husseini rituals and the continued remembrance of Imam…

Husseini Mourning Flag Raised on Tehran’s Tallest Flagpole to Mark Start of Muharram ——————————————————— The Iranian capital, Tehran, witnessed a ceremony to raise the Husseini mourning flag on the city’s tallest flagpole in the Abbasabad district, marking the arrival of…