Ahlulbayt Occasions

Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in West Bengal, India, commemorated the sorrowful martyrdom of Imam Hussein’s infant son, Abdullah Al-Radhi, recalling the injustice Imam Hussein and his family endured. Mourners gathered in the city for a special…

The Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, will deliver his special speech to the Husseini mourners on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on Tuesday. According to the official website of…

In commemoration of Holy Ashura, thousands of Ahlulbayt followers took part today Monday (8th of Holy Muharram) in the Husseini “Bladed Zanjeel Ritual”, a self-flagellation ritual, in which chains with knives are hit on one’s back, on the Eighth of…

The Shirazi-affiliated centres in Afghanistan continue to observe the sacred rituals and commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. These centers organize events and mourning gatherings to honor this significant religious occasion. Among these centers are the…

In commemoration of Holy Ashura, the Holy Flag of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, was raised at an altitude of 17,500 feet near Gangshanmu Top Thovina in Kargil, within the Union Territory of Ladakh, Rising Kashmir reported. According to…

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…