Religious Events

The annual Arba’een pilgrimage, a monumental religious observance, has transcended its traditional scope to become a significant global event with immense potential for cultural diplomacy. A new article, “The Role of Women in the Cultural Diplomacy of Arbaeen: An International…

Commemorative events marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him), the second Imam of Muslims, have been held in various locations across Iraq, Iran, and Madagascar. In the holy city of Qom, Iran, the office of…

Imam Hassan al-Mujtaba (peace be upon him), the first child of Imam Amir al-Mu’minin and Fatima al-Zahra (peace be upon them), and the second Imam of Muslims, according to all Shia sources and the vast majority of Sunni sources, was…

The honourable residence of the esteemed Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Sadiq Husseini Shirazi in the holy city of Qom witnessed a mourning ceremony for the martyrdom of Sayyida Ruqayyah (peace be upon her). The ceremony took place on Wednesday, Safar 4,…

The 25th of Muharram, marks the solemn anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussein, peace be upon him, the fourth infallible Imam and a beacon of guidance for Muslims worldwide. Known by his revered titles such as Zayn…

A special mourning ceremony commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of the ninth Imam of Guidance and Wilayah, Imam Mohammad ibn Ali al-Jawad (peace be upon him), was held at the Imam al-Sadiq (peace be upon him) Institute in Denmark, one of…

The significant Day of Dahw al-Ardh (25th Dhu al-Qa’dah) is celebrated as the day Allah, the Almighty, “spread out” the Earth. Shia traditions narrate it as a blessed time for repentance and divine mercy. In one narration, Imam Jafar al-Sadiq…

Vibrant celebrations honoring the birth anniversary of the 8th Imam, Ali ibn Musa al-Reza (peace be upon him), were held simultaneously at two prominent Shia centers in Melbourne and Copenhagen on Friday. In Melbourne, the Hussainiyah Bayt al-Hussain (peace be…

Black smoke rose from the Sistine Chapel chimney on Wednesday, indicating that the first round of voting in the Vatican conclave did not produce a new pope, Anadolu Agency reported. The conclave, attended by 133 cardinal electors, began following the…

Over 400,000 people, including global leaders and pilgrims, bid farewell to Pope Francis at a solemn funeral in St. Peter’s Square, The Independent reported. The late pontiff, who died at 88 after a stroke, was eulogized for his advocacy for…