Ahlulbayt Occasions

Afghanistan: Three Shia mourners martyred due to Taliban shooting at Ashura procession

Afghanistan: Three Shia mourners martyred due to Taliban shooting at Ashura procession

According to local sources in the southern Afghan city of Ghazni, three Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon him, were killed and others were injured as as a result of shooting at an Ashura ceremony in the Nowabad District…
Thailand: Shia devotees hold Tatbir ritual in commemoration of Ashura

Thailand: Shia devotees hold Tatbir ritual in commemoration of Ashura

The Shia followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, circled a symbolic tomb designed to commeorate the Ashura of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, with blood covering their faces and bodies. In a video footage…
Nearly 200 news agencies, 900 journalists covered Muharram ceremonies in Iraq

Nearly 200 news agencies, 900 journalists covered Muharram ceremonies in Iraq

The Iraqi Communication and Media Commission has announced that nearly 200 media agencies covered the mourning ceremonies and processions during the first ten days of the holy month of Muharram. The head of the commission said in a statement received…
Abalfazl al-Abbas Holy Shrine holds international Ashura photography competition

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.…
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