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Shia Rights Watch denounces Bahrain’s expulsion of Shia reciters out of the country

Shia Rights Watch denounces Bahrain’s expulsion of Shia reciters out of the country

The International Shia Rights Watch Organization condemns in the strongest terms the sectarian policies pursued by the authorities in Bahrain towards Shia citizens who represent the absolute majority of the population, expressing its condemnation at the same time of the…
Employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine prepare entrance-and-exit gates for Ashura Pilgrimage

Employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine prepare entrance-and-exit gates for Ashura Pilgrimage

The employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine have begun the work of preparing the shrine’s gates, from which the mourners will pass on the afternoon of the tenth of Muharram. The assistant head of the holy courtyard department at the holy…
Mourning processions commemorate day of al-Qassem son of Imam Hassan, peace be upon them, in holy Karbala

Mourning processions commemorate day of al-Qassem son of Imam Hassan, peace be upon them, in holy Karbala

During the sacred month of Muharram, there are many rituals that embody the tragedy that befell Imam Hussein, his family and his honorable companions. Among these rituals is that the first ten days of the sacred month of Muharram are…
Over 1000 healthcare workers from inside and outside Iraq to participate in Ashura Pilgrimage

Over 1000 healthcare workers from inside and outside Iraq to participate in Ashura Pilgrimage

The Health care and Medical Education Authority affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the mobilization of all efforts and medical staff to provide the pilgrims with the best medical services possible through its plans for the martyrdom…
Martyred and wounded civilians in explosion targeting the Ashura ceremony in Kabul

Martyred and wounded civilians in explosion targeting the Ashura ceremony in Kabul

At least 12 people were martyred and 28 others were wounded, as a result of the bombing of the Ashura ceremony in the west of the Afghan capital, Kabul. No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing.‏The spokesman of the…
Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine works around the clock to serve Ashura pilgrims

Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine works around the clock to serve Ashura pilgrims

The Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced its plan for the Ashura commemoration during the first ten days of Muharram.The head of the department, Sayyed Adel al-Mousawi, said that “Under the guidance of the representative of the Supreme…
In remembrance of the Ashura tragedy, Shias in Karbala revive the Zanjeel Ritual

In remembrance of the Ashura tragedy, Shias in Karbala revive the Zanjeel Ritual

The holy city of Karbala witnessed, this Sunday morning, a large crowd of followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorating the mourning ritual of Zanjeel, in remembrance of the Ashura tragedy of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses the faithful Shias to start preparing for the revival of Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses the faithful Shias to start preparing for the revival of Arbaeen Pilgrimage

The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, stressed on the Shias of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) from around the world to prepare early to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be…
Taliban provokes Afghanistan’s Shias, announces removal of the Ashura public holiday

Taliban provokes Afghanistan’s Shias, announces removal of the Ashura public holiday

After the Taliban terrorist movement succeeded in deceiving the world by protecting the holy Husseini rituals and the participation of Afghan Shias in mourning ceremonies in Muharram last year, it announced this year to remove the painful Ashura holiday from…
Refectory of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine prepares plans for Ashura

Refectory of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine prepares plans for Ashura

The Refectory (Mudheef) Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine is preparing meals for tens of thousands of pilgrims who come to the shrine of the Master of Martyrs, peace be upon him, on Ashura. The assistant head of the aforementioned…
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