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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…

15000 meters of red carpet were spread inside Imam Hussein Shrine, al-Abbas Shrine, and in the area between the two shrines, as part of the preparations for the Day of Ashura.   15000 meters of red carpet were spread inside…

The medical staff of Imam Hussein Shrine has begun offering free medical assistance to pilgrims of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.   The medical staff of Imam Hussein Shrine has begun offering free medical assistance to pilgrims of Imam…

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…

Shia Muslims in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna State have demanded that authorities stop ongoing crackdown on worshippers participating in mourning ceremonies during the Month of Muharram.   Shia Muslims in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna State have demanded that authorities stop ongoing crackdown…

Desecration of Shia Muslims’ religious rituals in Saudi Arabia’s eastern governorate of Qatif will result in escalation of tensions and even civil war in the Arab country, a US based analyst said on Wednesday.   Desecration of Shia Muslims’ religious…

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…