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Shias all around the world prepare to hold the self-flagellation ritual of Tatbir
October 1, 2017
Shias all around the world prepare to hold the self-flagellation ritual of Tatbir
Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Thousands of Ahl…
Nigerian Shias Muslims’ Muharram ceremonies under army crackdown
September 30, 2017
Nigerian Shias Muslims’ Muharram ceremonies under army crackdown
Shia Muslims in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna State have demanded that authorities stop ongoing crackdown on worshippers participating in mourning ceremonies during the Month of Muharram. Shia Muslims in Nigeria’s northern Kaduna State have demanded that authorities stop ongoing crackdown…
Moves against Shias’ rituals in Saudi Arabia to escalate tensions
September 30, 2017
Moves against Shias’ rituals in Saudi Arabia to escalate tensions
Desecration of Shia Muslims’ religious rituals in Saudi Arabia’s eastern governorate of Qatif will result in escalation of tensions and even civil war in the Arab country, a US based analyst said on Wednesday. Desecration of Shia Muslims’ religious…
Nigerian security forces raid Imam Hussein mourning rituals in Kaduna, Zaria
September 28, 2017
Nigerian security forces raid Imam Hussein mourning rituals in Kaduna, Zaria
Nigerian security forces under the order of Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, stormed three venues where Ashura mourning is taking place in Kaduna. Nigerian security forces under the order of Kaduna state governor, Nasir El-Rufa’i, stormed three venues where…
Swedish mosque gutted in suspicious fire
September 28, 2017
Swedish mosque gutted in suspicious fire
Firefighters are battling a blaze raging through a mosque in central Sweden. Firefighters are battling a blaze raging through a mosque in central Sweden. Firefighters were called to the mosque in the Vivalla area of Orebro shortly after 2am…
Views of a christian scholar about battle of Karbala
September 28, 2017
Views of a christian scholar about battle of Karbala
The 680 AD Battle of Karbala in which Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and his faithful companions sacrificed their lives for the sake of the truth and justice, has been a source of inspiration throughout history. The…
Moscow Islamic Center hosting mourning ceremonies in Muharram
September 28, 2017
Moscow Islamic Center hosting mourning ceremonies in Muharram
The Islamic Center of Moscow hosts mourning ceremonies on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. The Islamic Center of Moscow hosts mourning ceremonies on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam…
Shia Muslims in Leicester Remember Martyrdom of Imam Hussein
September 26, 2017
Shia Muslims in Leicester Remember Martyrdom of Imam Hussein
Shia Muslims marched through Leicester city center Sunday to mourn the martyrdom of the master of martyrs, Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Shia Muslims marched through Leicester city center Sunday to mourn the martyrdom of the master of…
Swedish website features life of Imam Hussein, Ashura
September 25, 2017
Swedish website features life of Imam Hussein, Ashura
A website in the Swedish language has been launched to introduce the life and virtues of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the third Shia Imam, to Swedish speakers. A website in the Swedish language has been launched to…
Seven countries urge UNSC meeting on Myanmar violence against Rohingyas
September 24, 2017
Seven countries urge UNSC meeting on Myanmar violence against Rohingyas
Seven countries have called on the UN Security Council to convene a meeting to discuss the ongoing atrocities against Rohingya Muslims in Myanmar. Seven countries have called on the UN Security Council to convene a meeting to discuss the…