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Nearly 200 news agencies, 900 journalists covered Muharram ceremonies in Iraq
July 30, 2023
Nearly 200 news agencies, 900 journalists covered Muharram ceremonies in Iraq
The Iraqi Communication and Media Commission has announced that nearly 200 media agencies covered the mourning ceremonies and processions during the first ten days of the holy month of Muharram. The head of the commission said in a statement received…
Abalfazl al-Abbas Holy Shrine holds international Ashura photography competition
July 28, 2023
Abalfazl al-Abbas Holy Shrine holds international Ashura photography competition
The Department of Intellectual and Cultural Affairs of Abalfazl al-Abbas Holy Shrine, peace be upon him, has launched an international Ashura photography contest around the world. Ali Al-Jyashi, the director of this center, said: “The subject of the photography contest…
Two Years On: Muslim Truck Driver Vanishes After Cow Vigilante Ambush in India
July 28, 2023
Two Years On: Muslim Truck Driver Vanishes After Cow Vigilante Ambush in India
Al-Jazeera recently reported on Rafiq Tamboli, a 33-year-old Muslim truck driver from Qureshi Nagar in Mumbai, who has been missing for two years after being intercepted by cow vigilantes in Maharashtra. The incident occurred on June 4, 2021, when Rafiq…
Young Christians attend mourning session in Chicago, USA
July 27, 2023
Young Christians attend mourning session in Chicago, USA
A mourning ceremony in English has started in Chicago, USA. This assembly is held every night during the first ten days of Muharram 1445 Hijri in Ahlul Bayt centre. In these sessions, Hojjat al-Islam Sheikh Javad Saadatmand gives lectures every…
Shia devotees of Ahlulbayt hold Ashura mourning ceremonies in Madrid, Spain
July 27, 2023
Shia devotees of Ahlulbayt hold Ashura mourning ceremonies in Madrid, Spain
The Shia communities in Madrid, Spain have continued to hold their mourning ceremonies and processions over the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him The director of Ahlulbayt Foundation Madrid, Musa al-Haj Kamel al-Assam, spoke to Shia Waves Agency:…
20,000 copies of Holy Quran front cover picture to be carried during annual Hussein march in London
July 27, 2023
20,000 copies of Holy Quran front cover picture to be carried during annual Hussein march in London
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine has announced that 20,000 copies of the front cover picture of the Holy Quran and a 120-meter-long Hussein banner will be present during the Annual Husseini March that will be launched on the Tenth of…
Holy Zarih of Aun bin Abdullah made in Pakistan, sent to Holy Karbala
July 27, 2023
Holy Zarih of Aun bin Abdullah made in Pakistan, sent to Holy Karbala
The holy Zarih of Aun bin Abdullah, peace be upon him, will be completed in Pakistan to be transferred to the holy city of Karbala and will enter Iraq in the next few days. A group of faithful benefactors, from…
Karbala Holy Shrines, area between them covered in red carpet in preparation for Ashura Rituals
July 27, 2023
Karbala Holy Shrines, area between them covered in red carpet in preparation for Ashura Rituals
The Two Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and Abu Al-Fadl Al-Abbas, peace be upon them, and the area between them (Bainul Harmain) have been laid out with red carpet in preparation for the Tenth of Muharram (Ashura). The Tenth Day…
Holy Karbala Government announces preparedness for Ashura Pilgrimage, amid tight security measures
July 27, 2023
Holy Karbala Government announces preparedness for Ashura Pilgrimage, amid tight security measures
The local government in the holy city of Karbala has announced its preparedness for the coming Ashura of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The media office of holy Karbala’s Governor, Nasif Jassim Al-Khattabi, said, “the Governor received, on Tuesday,…
At least 15 people martyred or injured in explosion in Syrian Capital, Damascus
July 27, 2023
At least 15 people martyred or injured in explosion in Syrian Capital, Damascus
At least 15 people have been martyred and injured in an explosion in the Syrian capital, Damascus. According to local sources in Syria, the explosion occured today Thursday in the Sayyeda Zainab Neighborhood in Damascus. News outlets reported that the…