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Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
October 1, 2017
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
With heavy hearts, millions of Ahlulbayt followers flocked to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny. With…
Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
October 1, 2017
Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony, Twereej Run ritual, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that…
Shias all around the world prepare to hold the self-flagellation ritual of Tatbir
October 1, 2017
Shias all around the world prepare to hold the self-flagellation ritual of Tatbir
Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Thousands of Ahl…
Bomb kills six near Shia mosque in Afghan capital
September 30, 2017
Bomb kills six near Shia mosque in Afghan capital
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 marking Tasu’a worldwide
September 30, 2017
Shia Muslims marking Tasu’a worldwide
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 participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
September 30, 2017
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
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 spread for Day of Ashura
September 30, 2017
15000 meters of red carpet spread for Day of Ashura
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…
Imam Hussein Shrine’s medical staff alert to helping pilgrims
September 30, 2017
Imam Hussein Shrine’s medical staff alert to helping pilgrims
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 forces continue purging Diraz of Ashura displays
September 30, 2017
Bahraini forces continue purging Diraz of Ashura displays
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…
Nigerian Shias Muslims’ Muharram ceremonies under army crackdown
September 30, 2017
Nigerian Shias Muslims’ Muharram ceremonies under army crackdown
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…