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Finland’s parliament has approved a controversial bill that empowers border guards to prevent asylum seekers from entering from Russia, Al Jazeera reported Helsinki has accused Russia of using migration as a tool by encouraging people from nations such as Syria…

In commemoration of Holy Ashura, thousands of Ahlulbayt followers took part today Monday (8th of Holy Muharram) in the Husseini “Bladed Zanjeel Ritual”, a self-flagellation ritual, in which chains with knives are hit on one’s back, on the Eighth of…

Iraqi authorities have uncovered the remains of 139 people in a mass grave located in northern Iraq, near the former Islamic State stronghold of Mosul, Middle East Eye reported yesterday. The bodies, which include both women and men, were found…

The residents of Farah and Ghazni provinces in Afghanistan report empty streets and banned processions as Shia mourners face heightened restrictions under Taliban rule. More details in the following report: According to an article published by Amu TV yesterday, residents…

The Jammu and Kashmir administration has decided to allow the Muharram-8 procession in Srinagar through the traditional route this year, Hindustan Times reported yesterday. This comes after the procession was banned since 1989 due to alleged “law and order” concerns.…

The Shirazi-affiliated centres in Afghanistan continue to observe the sacred rituals and commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. These centers organize events and mourning gatherings to honor this significant religious occasion. Among these centers are the…

In commemoration of Holy Ashura, the Holy Flag of Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, was raised at an altitude of 17,500 feet near Gangshanmu Top Thovina in Kargil, within the Union Territory of Ladakh, Rising Kashmir reported. According to…

As the Day of Ashura approaches, Imam Hussein Holy Shrine in Karbala is preparing for the annual rituals of Blood-Letting (Tatbir) and Rakdha Tuwairaj, Iqna News Agency reported yesterday. According to Ali Fuad, an official with the Holy Shrine, the…

For the first time, a tazieh performance on the martyrdom of Imam al-Hussein, peace be upon him, was held in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, Tehran Times reported yesterday. The event was organized by the Imam-e Rauf group and took…

In a bid to promote religious tolerance and prevent sectarian violence, Pakistani religious scholars have urged the public to adhere to the code of conduct outlined in the “Paigham-e-Pakistan” decree during the Islamic month of Muharram, Arab News reported today.…