Ahlulbayt Occasions
Pakistan declares 9th, 10th of Holy Muharram as official holidays
July 7, 2024
Pakistan declares 9th, 10th of Holy Muharram as official holidays
The federal government of Pakistan, along with several provincial governments, has declared the 9th and 10th of the upcoming month of Muharram as official holidays in observance of the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. According to…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Monday as first of Holy Muharram
July 6, 2024
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi announces Monday as first of Holy Muharram
The office of the Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that Monday —corresponding to 8 July 2024—marks the first of the holy month of Muharram, 1446 AH. According to a statement published by…
Black banners of mourning and sorrow cover interior walls of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
July 2, 2024
Black banners of mourning and sorrow cover interior walls of Imam Hussein Holy Shrine
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced the start of its special preparations to receive the holy month of Muharram, by hanging black banners on the interior walls of the holy shrine. Officials at the Maintenance Department said that, “The technical…
Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram
July 1, 2024
Pakistan: Police in Lahore put on high alert ahead of Holy Muharram
Ahead of the month of Muharram, the Lahore police has put security on high alert and intensified the security of mosques, imam bargahs, and key places, Pakistani Samaa TV said on Sunday. The Capital City Police Officer (CCPO) Lahore Bilal Siddique Kamiana…
Iraq: Minister of Interior chairs meeting to discuss security plans ahead of Holy Arba’een
July 1, 2024
Iraq: Minister of Interior chairs meeting to discuss security plans ahead of Holy Arba’een
The Iraqi Minister of Interior, Abdul Amir al-Shammari, held on Saturday a meeting to discuss the security procedures and plans for the coming Tenth of Muharram and Holy Arba’een pilgrimages. According to a statement released by the Ministry, “the meeting,…
City of Leicester prepares to host largest mourning procession on 7th Muharram
July 1, 2024
City of Leicester prepares to host largest mourning procession on 7th Muharram
The city of Leicester in England will host the largest mourning procession on the 7th day of the upcoming month of Muharram, organized in partnership with several Shia centres and Husseiniyas in the city, to commemorate the tragic event of…
India: Shias send letter to PM Modi to ensure better Muharram procession arrangements
July 1, 2024
India: Shias send letter to PM Modi to ensure better Muharram procession arrangements
The All India Shia Personal Law Board has written a letter to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and urged him to ensure better arrangements for the upcoming Muharram procession, Indian ‘Awaza The Voice’ news agency reported. The report added that in…
UK-based Imam Al-Hassan Association holds Annual Al-Ghadir Conference
June 30, 2024
UK-based Imam Al-Hassan Association holds Annual Al-Ghadir Conference
The UK-based Imam Al-Hassan Association has held its 3rd annual conference on the blessed occasion of al-Ghadir, the anniversary when the Holy Prophet appointed Imam Ali, peace be upon them, as his successor and caliph. The association, based in the…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi says celebrating Eid al-Ghadir is a revival of justice and good values
June 29, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi says celebrating Eid al-Ghadir is a revival of justice and good values
The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, emphasized that celebrating Eid al-Ghadir is a revival of the values of justice and good governance in managing people’s lives, stressing the importance of eliminating oppression, inequality, and injustice from society.…
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi stresses importance of adhering to covenant and pledge of al-Ghadir
June 29, 2024
Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi stresses importance of adhering to covenant and pledge of al-Ghadir
During receiving a group of believers on the occasion of Eid al-Ghadir, Grand Ayatollah Sheikh Bashir al-Najafi, emphasized the importance of believers adhering to the covenant and pledge of al-Ghadir. According to a statement from his office, Grand Ayatollah al-Najafi…