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In remembrance of the Ashura tragedy, Shias in Karbala revive the Zanjeel Ritual
August 7, 2022
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
August 7, 2022
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
August 7, 2022
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
August 6, 2022
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…
UN calls again on Saudi authorities to halt executions of two Bahraini men
August 6, 2022
UN calls again on Saudi authorities to halt executions of two Bahraini men
The United Nations has warned Saudi Arabia for the second time in six months that enforcing the death penalty on two Bahraini men who were allegedly tortured and forced to make confessions could constitute arbitrary execution. In a June letter…
Security and service preparations for mourning ceremonies of Ashura in Holy Karbala
August 6, 2022
Security and service preparations for mourning ceremonies of Ashura in Holy Karbala
Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has mobilized all efforts to secure the Ashura ceremonies and prepare all the requirements for the mournful month of Muharram, revealing the participation of more than 5,000 volunteers to contribute to the implementation of the security…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi to deliver speech to Husseini mourners on Monday
August 6, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi to deliver speech to Husseini mourners on Monday
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, will deliver a speech to Husseini mourners this Monday (8/8/2022) in his honorable home in the holy city of Qom. It is expected that a crowd of scholars,…
Martyrdom commemoration of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, at the house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
August 6, 2022
Martyrdom commemoration of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, at the house of Grand Ayatollah Shirazi
On the arrival of the mourning month of Muharram, the House of the Grand Shia Jurist Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, in the holy city of Qom, hosts commemorations for Imam Hussein’s martyrdom, peace be upon him. The believers, clerics,…
Shias of the Ahlulbayt commemorate Tragedy of Karbala worldwide
August 6, 2022
Shias of the Ahlulbayt commemorate Tragedy of Karbala worldwide
Shia followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Islamic and non-Islamic countries are marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him; and mass mourning processions are being held to commemorate the Imam’s great sacrifices for…
Afghanistan: Eight people killed in Shia neighborhood, ISIS claims responsibility
August 6, 2022
Afghanistan: Eight people killed in Shia neighborhood, ISIS claims responsibility
The Afghan police announced that an explosion occurred in a Shia neighborhood in the capital, Kabul, killing eight people and wounding 18 others. “The explosion occurred in a crowded place,” city police spokesman Khaled Zder said. A video clip circulated…