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Indonesian newspaper: The Ashura of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, is the symbol of the unity of Muslims
September 7, 2021
Indonesian newspaper: The Ashura of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, is the symbol of the unity of Muslims
The semi-official Indonesian newspaper, Gesuri, published an article in which it refuted the false allegations promoted by the Wahhabi media against the Shias.The newspaper said in its article, “After a series of discussions with one of the universities, the invalidity…
Mourning ceremonies for women in Kashmir
August 31, 2021
Mourning ceremonies for women in Kashmir
The Kashmiri weekly “Kashmir Walla” published a video report that sheds light on the role of Kashmiri women in holding annual mourning ceremonies on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The newspaper said in a report entitled…
Ashura ceremonies launched in Jammu and Kashmir with wide participation
August 31, 2021
Ashura ceremonies launched in Jammu and Kashmir with wide participation
Ahlulbayt followers in Jammu and Kashmir held massive mourning processions in which men, women and children participated, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.The Kashmiri weekly “Free Press Kashmir” published a video report in which…
Kashmir police fire tear gas to disperse a gathering of Shias commemorating Ashura
August 18, 2021
Kashmir police fire tear gas to disperse a gathering of Shias commemorating Ashura
Police in the Indian-controlled part of Kashmir fired tear gas and warning shots today, to disperse Shia Muslims participating in the processions to commemorate the month of Muharram, and dozens of them were arrested, according to the Associated Press and…
Kashmiris revive Ashura after 30 years of its prohibition
August 16, 2021
Kashmiris revive Ashura after 30 years of its prohibition
Thirty years after banning the grand mourning processions for Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the Kashmiris are reviving Ashura through the participation of Ahlulbayt followers in the grand Husseini processions of the ancient city of Srinagar.The grand Husseini processions…
Punjab Chief Minister assures security for Ashura ceremonies
August 16, 2021
Punjab Chief Minister assures security for Ashura ceremonies
In an official meeting, the Prime Minister of the Indian state of Punjab, Sardar Osman Buzdar, directed the concerned authorities to ensure guaranteed security arrangements to preserve the protection of citizen’s lives and ensure the appropriate atmosphere for the revival…
India bans mourning processions commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Maharashtra
August 11, 2021
India bans mourning processions commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in Maharashtra
The government of the Indian state of Maharashtra has banned the holding of mourning processions on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, his companions and family, peace be upon them, on Ashura.According to the Indian Shabestan news agency, the authorities…
Indian Muslims protest against Indian series poster disrespecting Quran
August 10, 2021
Indian Muslims protest against Indian series poster disrespecting Quran
Netflix released its anthology series titled ‘Navarasa’ last Friday. However, soon after its release, #BanNetflix started trending on Twitter as the Muslim community in India pointed out that the poster for the series contains text from Quranic verses that should…
Construction of a huge gate in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in India
August 9, 2021
Construction of a huge gate in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in India
A local official in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh said that the city will witness the construction of a huge gate in the coming period in the name of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to commemorate his painful…
Jammu and Kashmir government decides to allow the return of the united mourning procession in Srinagar
August 3, 2021
Jammu and Kashmir government decides to allow the return of the united mourning procession in Srinagar
Three decades after the government of Jammu and Kashmir stopped the Muharram procession in the Lal Chowk district of Srinagar in light of the escalation of terrorist and extremist acts, it has finally decided to allow its return during the…