Ahlulbayt Occasions
Abalfazl al-Abbas Holy Shrine holds international Ashura photography competition
July 28, 2023
Abalfazl al-Abbas Holy Shrine holds international Ashura photography competition
The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs of Abalfazl al-Abbas Holy Shrine, peace be upon him, has launched an international Ashura photography contest around the world. Ali Al-Jyashi, the director of this center, said: “The subject of the photography contest…
Young Christians attend mourning session in Chicago, USA
July 27, 2023
Young Christians attend mourning session in Chicago, USA
A mourning ceremony in English has started in Chicago, USA. This assembly is held every night during the first ten days of Muharram 1445 Hijri in Ahlul Bayt centre. In these sessions, Hojjat al-Islam Sheikh Javad Saadatmand gives lectures every…
Shia devotees of Ahlulbayt hold Ashura mourning ceremonies in Madrid, Spain
July 27, 2023
Shia devotees of Ahlulbayt hold Ashura mourning ceremonies in Madrid, Spain
The Shia communities in Madrid, Spain have continued to hold their mourning ceremonies and processions over the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him The director of Ahlulbayt Foundation Madrid, Musa al-Haj Kamel al-Assam, spoke to Shia Waves Agency:…
US: Shia communities launch central mourning procession in Los Angeles over Ashura
July 25, 2023
US: Shia communities launch central mourning procession in Los Angeles over Ashura
The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in the US State of Los Angeles launched a central mourning procession through the streets of the state to commemorate the painful Ashura of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shia…
600 Husseini Mawkibs participating in commemoration of Ashura in Holy Karbala
July 25, 2023
600 Husseini Mawkibs participating in commemoration of Ashura in Holy Karbala
The Husseini Mawakibs and Rituals Department, affiliated to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced that 600 mourning processions are participating in the commemoration of Ashura 2023. The head of the department, Aqeel al-Yasiri, said in a statement followed by Shia…
Africa: Shia followers of AhlulBayt establish mourning ceremonies over Ashura
July 25, 2023
Africa: Shia followers of AhlulBayt establish mourning ceremonies over Ashura
Large crowds of the faithful followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Africa have established mourning ceremonies over the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent said: “The Kuwait-based committee of Sayyed Al-Shuhada, one of…
Holy City of Karbala: An international city and a destination for the free people
July 24, 2023
Holy City of Karbala: An international city and a destination for the free people
The first Deputy Governor of Holy Karbala, Jassim al-Fatlawi, confirmed today, Monday, that the holy city of Karbala has become known internationally and is now the destination for the free people, due to the massive pilgrimages of Ashura and Arba’een.…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on Shia Muslims to revive Husseini rituals, build more husseiniyas for women
July 22, 2023
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi calls on Shia Muslims to revive Husseini rituals, build more husseiniyas for women
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadeq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, renewed his commandments to the followers of Ahl al-Bayt, peace be upon them, worldwide to intensify their efforts and do everything possible to revive the rituals of Imam…
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Tomorrow, Wednesday, marks last day of holy month of Thul Hijjah
July 18, 2023
Office of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Tomorrow, Wednesday, marks last day of holy month of Thul Hijjah
The office of His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, has announced that tomorrow, Wednesday, is the last day of the holy month of Thul Hijjah and Thursday will be the first of Holy Muharram. In a statement on…
Female students at Madagascar-based Umul Banin Center raise black banner of holy Muharram
July 18, 2023
Female students at Madagascar-based Umul Banin Center raise black banner of holy Muharram
The Umul Banin Center in Majunga, Madagascar, one of the religious and cultural centers affiliated to Grand Ayatollah Shirazi, has raised the black banner to mark the beginning of the holy month of Muharram. The director of the Shirazi office…