NEWS
Bahrain Forum monitors 54 violations of religious freedom during the Ashura season this year
September 11, 2019
Bahrain Forum monitors 54 violations of religious freedom during the Ashura season this year
The Bahrain Forum for Human Rights (BFHR) said that from September 1 to 8, 2019, it had observed 54 violations of freedom of religion and belief of Shia Muslims in the Ashura season in Bahrain. The Bahrain Forum for Human…
Armed terrorists attack mourners in Lahore
September 11, 2019
Armed terrorists attack mourners in Lahore
Terrorists attacked mourners in Lahore, Pakistan on the Day of Ashura. Armed fanatics from hatemongering terror outfits’ attacked peaceful mourners in Lahore, leaving many mourners injured. Terrorists attacked mourners in Lahore, Pakistan on the Day of Ashura. Armed fanatics from…
Nigerian Police kill 12 Shia mourners on Ashura
September 11, 2019
Nigerian Police kill 12 Shia mourners on Ashura
A Nigerian Shia group said police and security forces killed 12 of members and wounded 10 others during marches in the north of country to mark the religious commemoration of Ashura. A Nigerian Shia group said police and security forces…
At least 31 martyred, 100 injured in Karbala stampede
September 11, 2019
At least 31 martyred, 100 injured in Karbala stampede
A stampede occurred as pilgrims were performing the sacred ritual of Twereej Run on the Day of Ashura in the holy city of Karbala. A stampede occurred as pilgrims were performing the sacred ritual of Twereej Run on the Day…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi addresses mourners on Ashura
September 11, 2019
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi addresses mourners on Ashura
Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadeq al-Husseini al-Shirazi gave a speech on the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in presence of a Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadeq al-Husseini al-Shirazi gave a speech on the anniversary of the…
Bahraini opposition calls for rallies on Ashura
September 9, 2019
Bahraini opposition calls for rallies on Ashura
Bahrain’s February 14 Youth Coalition, a major opposition group, called for rallies in the country on the day of Ashura. Bahrain’s February 14 Youth Coalition, a major opposition group, called for rallies in the country on the day of Ashura.…
Pakistan tightens security, blocks mobile services for Muharram processions
September 9, 2019
Pakistan tightens security, blocks mobile services for Muharram processions
Authorities on Monday suspended mobile services in Karachi and parts of Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Peshawar as part of security measures for Muharram processions, a day ahead of Ashura. Authorities on Monday suspended mobile services in Karachi and parts of Islamabad,…
5 killed, 16 injured as a minibus rolls over into river in Iran
September 9, 2019
5 killed, 16 injured as a minibus rolls over into river in Iran
A minibus rolled over into a river in Lorestan province of Iran, APA’s Tehran bureau reports. A minibus rolled over into a river in Lorestan province of Iran, APA’s Tehran bureau reports. As a result accident, 5 people were killed…
Two explosive devices go off in Iraq’s Kirkuk province targeting Husseini Procession
September 9, 2019
Two explosive devices go off in Iraq’s Kirkuk province targeting Husseini Procession
Two explosive devices have been detonated in the province of Kirkuk targeting a Husseini procession commemorating Ashura, the Iraqi News Agency said on Sunday. Two explosive devices have been detonated in the province of Kirkuk targeting a Husseini procession commemorating…
A delegation from Shirazi’s office tours Karbala’s Husseini Processions
September 9, 2019
A delegation from Shirazi’s office tours Karbala’s Husseini Processions
A delegation from the Karbala office of His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi led by Sayyed Mehdi al-Shirazi, toured the Husseini processions and A delegation from the Karbala office of His Eminence Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi…