Ahlulbayt Occasions

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…

Mosques and Islamic Centers in Thailand Prepare for Muharram ——————————————- Islamic centers and mosques in several parts of Thailand have completed preparations to welcome the month of Muharram and commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, his family and his companions,…

Indian Scholars Urge Protection of Husseini Gatherings from Superstition and Improper Practices ——————————- Scholars, religious leaders and social activists in Lucknow, India, have called for preserving the sanctity of Husseini mourning gatherings and confronting practices they described as superstitious or…

Passing Anniversary of Ali ibn Ja‘far: A Humble Descendant and Trusted Narrator of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) ——————————————– The 27th of Dhu al-Hijjah marks the anniversary of the passing of Ali ibn Ja‘far, peace be upon him, also known…

Maytham al-Tammar Remembered as Symbol of Loyalty to Imam Ali Before Karbala —————————————- On the 22nd of Dhu al-Hijjah in the year 60 AH, Maytham al-Tammar, one of the loyal companions and close disciples of Imam Ali, peace be upon…

Commemoration Week Marking Birth Anniversary of Imam Musa ibn Ja‘far, Peace Be Upon Them ———————————————— Coinciding with the days attributed to the blessed birth of Imam Musa ibn Ja‘far, peace be upon them, Imam Hussein Media Group has designated the…