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Millions of pilgrims mark Twereej Run ritual
September 20, 2018
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
September 20, 2018
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…
Muharram mourning processions in Canada
September 19, 2018
Muharram mourning processions in Canada
Mourning processions on the occasion of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, martyrdom anniversary are being held in the Canadian cities of Vancouver and Toronto. Mourning processions on the occasion of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, martyrdom anniversary…
Car rams into Shia congregation outside London mosque, investigation underway
September 19, 2018
Car rams into Shia congregation outside London mosque, investigation underway
At least two Shias were injured when a car crashed into a crowd of Shia Muslims outside a mosque in Cricklewood, northwest London on Wednesday. At least two Shias were injured when a car crashed into a crowd…
Book for kids on Imam Hussein’s life, virtues published in Austria
September 19, 2018
Book for kids on Imam Hussein’s life, virtues published in Austria
A book introducing Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to children was published in the German language in Austria on the occasion of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram. A book introducing Imam Hussein, peace be upon him,…
Bahrain steps up crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals
September 19, 2018
Bahrain steps up crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals
Bahraini regime forces have stepped up their crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals, disrupting Shia Muslim gatherings and making arrests among clerics. Bahraini regime forces have stepped up their crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals, disrupting Shia Muslim gatherings and making…
5.2 million Yemeni kids on brink of famine amid Saudi war: Charity
September 19, 2018
5.2 million Yemeni kids on brink of famine amid Saudi war: Charity
A UK-based charity has expressed concerns about the humanitarian repercussions of renewed Saudi attacks on Yemen’s port city of Hudaydah, saying a total of 5.2 million children are at risk of famine amid the ongoing war in the country. …
26 ISIS militants arrested in Kabul city for planning attacks during Ashura Day
September 18, 2018
26 ISIS militants arrested in Kabul city for planning attacks during Ashura Day
The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), says a group of at least 26 ISIS militants have been arrested for planning attacks mourners during the Ashura Day. The Afghan Intelligence, National Directorate of Security (NDS), says a group…
Supporters of Saudi crown prince attack rights activist in London
September 18, 2018
Supporters of Saudi crown prince attack rights activist in London
A Saudi human rights activist and a critic of the kingdom’s royals who sought refuge in the UK has been assaulted in London by men backing Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. A Saudi human rights activist and a critic…
Security measures planned at Imam Hussein Mosque in Cairo ahead of Ashura
September 18, 2018
Security measures planned at Imam Hussein Mosque in Cairo ahead of Ashura
Special security measures will be taken around the Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, Mosque in Cairo on the eve of Ashura as the Arab country’s Shia Muslims prepare to hold mourning ceremonies there. Special security measures will…