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The Husseini Mawakibs and Rituals Department, affiliated to Imam Hussein Holy Shrine, has announced that 600 mourning processions are participating in the commemoration of Ashura 2023. The head of the department, Aqeel al-Yasiri, said in a statement followed by Shia…

The municipality of Karbala announced on Monday the mobilization of its technical and engineering resources for the implementation of a comprehensive service plan to receive the pilgrims of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) in Ashura as well as to…

The European Saudi Organisation for Human Rights (ESOHR) has revealed that Saudi Arabia has carried out 1,083 death sentences since King Salman took power in 2015 until the first half of 2023. In its report, the ESOHR said that “Since…

Large crowds of the faithful followers of Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, in Africa have established mourning ceremonies over the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shia Waves correspondent said: “The Kuwait-based committee of Sayyed Al-Shuhada, one of…

The Holy Shrine of Sayyeda Zainab, peace be upon her, in the Syrian capital, Damascus, continues holding the Husseini mourning ceremonies to commemorate the sorrowful anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, his family and faithful companions, peace be upon…

The 6th of Muharram marks the death anniversary of the great Shiite scholar and hadith “Sayed Razi”, the compiler of Nahj ul-Balagha, who passed away in 406 AH. He devoted twenty years of his life in compiling Nahj al-Balaghah, and…

In its new monthly report published in July 2023, the US Department of Agriculture warned about the decrease in the production of agricultural products in the world. With growing concern about the future of food security, the United States Department…

A German woman named Amy Mallory Goin converted to Islam in the city of Benzheim, Hessen, Germany. After she became interested in Islam, she was hesitant to choose between the Shia and Sunni denomination, but after attending the meetings of…

The first Deputy Governor of Holy Karbala, Jassim al-Fatlawi, confirmed today, Monday, that the holy city of Karbala has become known internationally and is now the destination for the free people, due to the massive pilgrimages of Ashura and Arba’een.…

Historic shopping bazaars in the Indian Capital, Delhi, have special places where the sewing and industry of Ashura symbols and banners are conducted by professional craftsmen with devotion and love. Every year and with the inception of the holy month…