Islam World

Over 6 million Pilgrims flocked to the holy city of Karbala, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.   Over 6 million Pilgrims flocked to the holy city of Karbala, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary…

An assailant has detonated an explosive device outside a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing at least six people.   An assailant has detonated an explosive device outside a Shia mosque in the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing at…

Shia Muslims have begun marking Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.   Shia Muslims have begun marking Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding…

Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel self-flagellation ritual, in which chains with knives are hit on one’s back, on the Eighth of Muharram.   Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel…

Bahraini security forces are continuing to engage in the forcible removal of all Ashura displays in the kingdom’s northwestern village of Diraz.    Bahraini security forces are continuing to engage in the forcible removal of all Ashura displays in the…

A missile “malfunction” during a US airstrike on the Afghan capital Kabul has resulted in several civilian casualties, NATO says.   A missile “malfunction” during a US airstrike on the Afghan capital Kabul has resulted in several civilian casualties, NATO…

For the tenth consecutive year, members of the Mandaean- Sabean community continue to hold Husseini processions and provide services in the Iraqi province of Basra, in order to share the grief over Ashura.   For the tenth consecutive year, members…

The Cultural Project and Activity Center of Imam Hussein Shrine in the city of Diywanya has held the first annual conference for Husseini processions and free service groups.   The Cultural Project and Activity Center of Imam Hussein Shrine in…

A schoolgirl was injured on Tuesday when the terrorist groups shelled Harasta residential suburb in Damascus Countryside.   A schoolgirl was injured on Tuesday when the terrorist groups shelled Harasta residential suburb in Damascus Countryside. A source at Damascus Countryside…

Leading Bahraini rights activist, Jawad Parweez, told the 36th session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva that Manama is continuing its systematic discrimination and persecution of Bahrain’s Shias majority.   Leading Bahraini rights activist, Jawad Parweez, told the 36th…