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Imam Ali Holy Shrine announced that more than 6 million pilgrims flocked to the immaculate shrine of the Commander of the Faithful, peace be upon him, during the first ten days of Muharram.  The Holy Shrine said in a statement…

Afghan Shias went out in hundreds to commemorate the painful day of Ashura, and the calamities that befell Imam Hussein (peace be upon them). Three days ago, the country witnessed terrorist acts against Shia Muslims, which led to the martyrdom…

The Province of Holy Karbala announced the participation of more than 6 million pilgrims in commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on Ashura. Deputy Governor Ali Al-Mayali said in a statement, “The number of pilgrims to…

Yesterday, Muslim community and organizational leaders from the Sunni and Shia traditions hosted a joint press conference to express “unity and solidarity” in response to the arrest of a suspect in the murders of four Muslim men in Alburquerque, New…

Media outlets reported the martyrdom of six Nigerian Shia Muslims during an attack by security forces on mourning ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him). The media said: “Yesterday evening, Nigerian forces attacked a group of…

The massive mourning procession of “Twereej Run” was launched in the holy city of Karbala, after the noon and afternoon prayers. The run started from Qantarat al-Salam, as mourners made their way to Twereej Street leading to the Holy Shrines…

Politicians, media professionals and activists in Kuwait urged the Minister of Information to cancel the decision of the Kuwait News Agency, which obligated its employees, especially Shias to work (compulsory) during the day of Ashura, as it infringes on their…

A number of Afghan immigrants residing in Oldenburg, Germany, demanded the international community not to recognize the Taliban government. In an announcement published by this protesting group, as the first anniversary of the Taliban’s activity in Afghanistan approaches (August 15,…

 The Fatima al-Zahra Islamic Cultural Center in Winterthur, Switzerland, one of the centers affiliated with the Office of the Supreme Religious Authority, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, may Allah prolong his life, hosted the mourning ceremonies for the year…

 The holy city of Karbala has a special vibe these days. On the tenth day of the month of Muharram, the holy city of Karbala witnessed the presence of millions of mourners in white shrouds with their faces covered in…