Ahlulbayt Occasions
Millions of Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura, Tuwayrij Run in Holy Karbala
July 30, 2023
Millions of Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura, Tuwayrij Run in Holy Karbala
The local government of the holy city of Karbala revealed, on Saturday, that millions of the Shia lovers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorated the Ashura and the Tuwayrij Massive Run. The first deputy governor of Holy Karbala, Jassim…
Afghanistan: Three Shia mourners martyred due to Taliban shooting at Ashura procession
July 30, 2023
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
July 30, 2023
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
July 30, 2023
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
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…