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Bangladesh witnesses launch of Husseini mourning ceremonies
August 8, 2022
Bangladesh witnesses launch of Husseini mourning ceremonies
The Bangladeshi online newspaper, Barta24, reported the launch of the special mourning ceremonies for the holy month of Muharram and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, at the eternal battle of Karbala. The newspaper said in a…
Shia Rights Watch denounces Bahrain’s expulsion of Shia reciters out of the country
August 8, 2022
Shia Rights Watch denounces Bahrain’s expulsion of Shia reciters out of the country
The International Shia Rights Watch Organization condemns in the strongest terms the sectarian policies pursued by the authorities in Bahrain towards Shia citizens who represent the absolute majority of the population, expressing its condemnation at the same time of the…
West Africa: First Husseiniyah establishes mourning ceremonies over martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
August 7, 2022
West Africa: First Husseiniyah establishes mourning ceremonies over martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him
The Husseiniya of Lady Fatima al-Zahra, peace be upon her, in the city of Niamey, the capital of Niger, established mourning ceremonies of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on the painful tragedy of Ashura, with the active participation of…
Employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine prepare entrance-and-exit gates for Ashura Pilgrimage
August 7, 2022
Employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine prepare entrance-and-exit gates for Ashura Pilgrimage
The employees at Al-Abbas Holy Shrine have begun the work of preparing the shrine’s gates, from which the mourners will pass on the afternoon of the tenth of Muharram. The assistant head of the holy courtyard department at the holy…
Mourning processions commemorate day of al-Qassem son of Imam Hassan, peace be upon them, in holy Karbala
August 7, 2022
Mourning processions commemorate day of al-Qassem son of Imam Hassan, peace be upon them, in holy Karbala
During the sacred month of Muharram, there are many rituals that embody the tragedy that befell Imam Hussein, his family and his honorable companions. Among these rituals is that the first ten days of the sacred month of Muharram are…
Over 1000 healthcare workers from inside and outside Iraq to participate in Ashura Pilgrimage
August 7, 2022
Over 1000 healthcare workers from inside and outside Iraq to participate in Ashura Pilgrimage
The Health care and Medical Education Authority affiliated with the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the mobilization of all efforts and medical staff to provide the pilgrims with the best medical services possible through its plans for the martyrdom…
Martyred and wounded civilians in explosion targeting the Ashura ceremony in Kabul
August 7, 2022
Martyred and wounded civilians in explosion targeting the Ashura ceremony in Kabul
At least 12 people were martyred and 28 others were wounded, as a result of the bombing of the Ashura ceremony in the west of the Afghan capital, Kabul. No one has claimed responsibility for the bombing.The spokesman of the…
Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine works around the clock to serve Ashura pilgrims
August 7, 2022
Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine works around the clock to serve Ashura pilgrims
The Vehicles Department of Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announced its plan for the Ashura commemoration during the first ten days of Muharram.The head of the department, Sayyed Adel al-Mousawi, said that “Under the guidance of the representative of the Supreme…
In remembrance of the Ashura tragedy, Shias in Karbala revive the Zanjeel Ritual
August 7, 2022
In remembrance of the Ashura tragedy, Shias in Karbala revive the Zanjeel Ritual
The holy city of Karbala witnessed, this Sunday morning, a large crowd of followers of the Ahlulbayt, peace be upon them, commemorating the mourning ritual of Zanjeel, in remembrance of the Ashura tragedy of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The…
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses the faithful Shias to start preparing for the revival of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
August 7, 2022
Grand Ayatollah Shirazi stresses the faithful Shias to start preparing for the revival of Arbaeen Pilgrimage
The Supreme Religious Authority, His Eminence, Grand Ayatollah Sayyed Sadiq al-Husseini al-Shirazi, stressed on the Shias of the Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them) from around the world to prepare early to commemorate the Arbaeen Pilgrimage of Imam Hussein (peace be…