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Husseini Mourning Rituals and Tradition of “Ashure” Revived Across Balkans —————————— With the arrival of Muharram, countries across the Balkan Peninsula, including Bosnia and Herzegovina, Albania, and Kosovo, are witnessing the revival of long-standing mourning rituals for Imam Hussein, peace…

Husseini Mourning Gatherings Held in Kuwait with Participation of Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmad Shirazi —————————– Coinciding with the first ten days of the holy month of Muharram, a Husseini mourning gathering was held at the residence of Ayatollah Sayyid Ahmad Shirazi,…

Ashura Commemoration Held at Imam Hussein ibn Ali Sayyid al-Shuhada Husseiniya in Beirut ———————————————————- On the 10th of Muharram 1448 AH, coinciding with Ashura, a mourning ceremony was held at the Imam Hussein ibn Ali Sayyid al-Shuhada Husseiniya in Beirut,…

Ashura Mourning Ceremony Held in Afghanistan’s Nimroz Province ——————————————– The Ashura mourning ceremony was held in Afghanistan’s Nimroz province with the broad and enthusiastic participation of various segments of society, including scholars, youth, and local elders. During the religious gathering,…

Muslim Communities in US and UK Report Rising Fear Amid Surge in Anti-Muslim Hate ———————————– Muslim communities in the United States and Britain are reporting growing fear and insecurity amid a rise in anti-Muslim attacks, threats, and hate incidents targeting…

Taliban Continue Repressive Measures Against Husseini Mourners in Afghanistan, Tearing Down Flags and Imposing Strict Religious Restrictions ————————————————- Despite Taliban officials’ promises to provide security for mourning gatherings, Shia communities across Afghanistan have faced a broad wave of restrictions, humiliating…

Hindus, Muslims Protest Mosque Demolitions in Rajasthan Border Villages —————————— Hindus and Muslims in Rajasthan’s border districts of Barmer and Jaisalmer have jointly protested against the demolition of mosques, dargahs, and madrasas, calling on the state government to halt the…

Tasu’a and Ashura Ceremonies Held at Grand Ayatollah Shirazi World Center in Canada ————— The ceremonies of the nights of Tasu’a and Ashura were held with a large turnout of devotees of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, at the Grand…

Study Warns Screen Time May Harm Development in Children Under Two ——————– A major new study has warned that screen time for babies and toddlers under the age of two may be linked to long-term negative effects on health, development,…

UN Urges Independent Probe Into Deaths in US Immigration Detention Centers ————————————— The United Nations has called for an independent investigation into dozens of deaths in the custody of United States immigration authorities, urging Washington to take immediate steps to…