Religious Events

The ninth of Rabi’ al-Awwal marks the beginning of global Shia celebrations, known as Farhat al-Zahra, a day of joy following two months of mourning for the Ahl al-Bayt (peace be upon them), with recommended acts of worship, charity, and…

On the 8th of Rabi al-Awwal, the Iraqi city of Samarra witnessed the arrival of millions of pilgrims marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hasan al-Askari (peace be upon him). The commemoration turned the city into a center of mourning,…

Global Shia communities have begun commemorations marking Muhsiniyah Week, observed annually during the first days of Rabi al-Awwal, to honor the memory of The Honourable Muhsin ibn Ali (peace be upon them both), the unborn son of Imam Ali (peace…

The holy Shrines of Amir al-Mo’mineen Imam Ali (peace be upon him) in Holy Najaf and Imam Hussein and Abal-Fazl Al-Abbas (peace be upon them both) in Karbala witnessed large-scale mourning ceremonies to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the Holy…

Commemorations marking the martyrdom anniversary of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) were held across several countries under the auspices of the office of Grand Ayatollah Sayed Sadiq Hussaini Shirazi. The gatherings drew scholars, clerics, cultural…

The 28th of Safar, in the 11th year of the Hijra, marks the anniversary of the death, or more accurately, the “martyrdom”, of the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his pure family). Numerous narrations in both Shia and…

On the 26th of Safar in the year 11 AH, during the final days of his life, the Holy Prophet (peace be upon him and his family) issued a decisive order: all Muslims were to prepare and join the army…

As the Muslim world marks the week of remembrance for the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his family), reflections on his teachings, life, and legacy highlight values that remain relevant to today’s global challenges. His…

In the year 11 AH, an event known as “Black Thursday” altered the course of the Islamic nation. This incident, documented in authentic Sunni sources like Sahih al-Bukhari and Sahih Muslim, is considered a turning point in Islamic history. On…

The caravan of captives from the plains of Karbala arrived in Medina after a sixteen-day journey. Their return was met with wails and tears from the people, once again reviving the memory of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be…