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 An Australian Shia religious leader, who was shot in his face by IS terrorists outside a Shia Islamic prayer center in Sydney’s west, was targeted as he locked up the building following a night observing the holy ritual of Ashura,…

Millions of Shia Muslims around the world annually commemorate the great tragedy of Karbala with various forms of traditional Husseini rituals.   The mourners take part in processions held in mosques and streets with different traditions to mark the martyrdom…

Indian police forces in Indian-controlled Kashmir have attacked a group of Shia Muslims participating in a religious procession marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, injuring and arresting a number of them.   The Indian forces…

A new Islamic calligraphy exhibition, entitled “Love for the Prophet”, has been opened in Washington, D.C. recently.   The exhibition is showcasing verses from the Quran, deeds of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him, and tablets on which the prophet…

A multilingual commemoration of Ashura is scheduled on Nov. 3 at the Islamic Cultural Center of Fresno in California.   The Night of Ashura will be presented in the languages of English, Farsi, Arabic and Urdu. Other Shia Islamic centers…

Hundreds of thousands of Shia Muslims in many countries commemorated the Day of Ali Asghar, the youngest child of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, who was martyred at the plain of Karbala on 8th of Muharram 61AH.   In…

 Hundreds of Muslim women have gathered in Brussels to protest Islamophobia and the social exclusion for practicing their religion.   Belgium Muslim women cannot work if they were wearing a headscarf according to a new law that bans wearing Hijab…

The first edition of a Quran memorization and recitation competition for women is planned to be held in Saratov region in Russia.   According to reports, the Islamic Center of the city will host the Quranic event on November 2.…

In continuation of Muharram mourning ceremonies across Nigeria held by members of the Shia community in Nigeria, a mass trek of people is being witnessed to the event in various cities.   The mourning ceremonies begin with eulogies for Imam…

India’s Muslim Students Organization has organized a conference to look into the formation of the so-called Islamic State terrorist group.    According to reports, the conference, entitled “IS; Threat to the World Peace” will be held in the Indian city…