Karbala
Millions of pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
Islam World
October 12, 2016
Millions of pilgrims attend ceremony to mourn martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein
The Imam Hussein Holy Shrine announced that millions of Shia pilgrims took part in a special ceremony to mark the…
Self flagellation ritual in Holy Karbala
Islam World
October 12, 2016
Self flagellation ritual in Holy Karbala
Dozens of self-flagellation, Tatbeer, Husseini processions have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. Dozens of…
Ahl al-Bayt lovers prepare for self-flagellation rituals
Holy Shrines
October 10, 2016
Ahl al-Bayt lovers prepare for self-flagellation rituals
Thousands of Shia in the holy city of Karbala are ready to mark the self-flagellation rituals and have purchased their…
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
Holy Shrines
October 10, 2016
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers have taken part in the Zanjeel self-flagellation ritual, in which chains with knives are hit…
Karbala’s holy shrines announce their readiness to receive Ashura Pilgrimage
Holy Shrines
October 9, 2016
Karbala’s holy shrines announce their readiness to receive Ashura Pilgrimage
The general secretariats of Imam Hussein and his brother al-Abbas, peace be upon them, have announced their readiness to receive…
Imam Sajjad International Festival to be held in Karbala
Holy Shrines
October 6, 2016
Imam Sajjad International Festival to be held in Karbala
The 3rd edition of Imam Sajjad international festival titled “TarateelSajjadiyya” will be organized on October 26 in the holy city…
Huge crowds of people flock through Iraqi borders heading towards holy Karbala
Holy Shrines
October 5, 2016
Huge crowds of people flock through Iraqi borders heading towards holy Karbala
As the holy month of Muharram started, huge crowds of pilgrims including Arabs and foreigners are flocking towards the holy…
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines
Holy Shrines
October 4, 2016
Hundreds of Husseini processions surround Karbala’s two holy shrines
Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way to Karbala. Hundreds of Husseini processions are making their way…
Husseini calligrapher uses special calligraphy for Ashura
Islam World
October 3, 2016
Husseini calligrapher uses special calligraphy for Ashura
In the month of Muharram, banners with prophetic traditions, in general and Husseini narrations, in particular, are on high demand.…
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
Holy Shrines
October 2, 2016
The holy city of Karbala receives the month of Muharram with black banners
Mournful atmosphere covers the holy city of Karbala as the lovers of Ahl al-Bayt are flocking from all around the…