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Worshippers marking Ashura shot dead in Kabul
October 13, 2016
Worshippers marking Ashura shot dead in Kabul
Shia pilgrims were targeted in the Afghan capital Kabul with at least 25 people killed, in two separate attacks, as they gathered to mark Ashura, one of the most important days on the Shia-Muslim calendar. Shia pilgrims were…
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
October 13, 2016
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
With heavy hearts, six millions 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. …
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Rulers of the Islamic nations should not stand against Husseini rituals
October 13, 2016
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi: Rulers of the Islamic nations should not stand against Husseini rituals
Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, delivered a speech on the eleventh night of Muharram in the holy city of Qum. Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Husseini Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, delivered…
Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Shirazi’s speech on eleventh of Muharram
October 12, 2016
Grand Ayatollah Seyyed Sadiq Shirazi’s speech on eleventh of Muharram
In an annual custom, his Eminence the Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Shirazi is delivering a speech to the commemorators of Ashura, a day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. In an annual custom,…
Millions of pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
October 12, 2016
Millions of pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of…
Self flagellation ritual in Holy Karbala
October 12, 2016
Self flagellation ritual in Holy Karbala
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 al-Bayt…
Another Mosque attack raises concerns over Muslims’ safety in Germany
October 10, 2016
Another Mosque attack raises concerns over Muslims’ safety in Germany
Muslims are questioning their freedom in Germany after a mosque under construction was vandalized late Wednesday by assailants writing racist-Islamophobic slogans on its walls. Muslims are questioning their freedom in Germany after a mosque under construction was vandalized…
Woman’s hijab pulled down in busy London street in ‘shocking racially-motivated attack’
October 10, 2016
Woman’s hijab pulled down in busy London street in ‘shocking racially-motivated attack’
A woman had her hijab pulled down in a racially-motivated assault on a busy street. A woman had her hijab pulled down in a racially-motivated assault on a busy street. The victim, in her 20s, was not injured…
Ahl al-Bayt lovers prepare for self-flagellation rituals
October 10, 2016
Ahl al-Bayt lovers prepare for self-flagellation rituals
Thousands of Shia in the holy city of Karbala are ready to mark the self-flagellation rituals and have purchased their Qamas and chains. Thousands of Shia in the holy city of Karbala are ready to mark the self-flagellation…
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
October 10, 2016
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…