Muharram
Shias all around the world prepare to hold the self-flagellation ritual of Tatbir
Holy Shrines
September 20, 2018
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…
Muharram mourning processions in Canada
World
September 19, 2018
Muharram mourning processions in Canada
Mourning processions on the occasion of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, martyrdom anniversary are being held in the Canadian…
Book for kids on Imam Hussein’s life, virtues published in Austria
Culture & Arts
September 19, 2018
Book for kids on Imam Hussein’s life, virtues published in Austria
A book introducing Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, to children was published in the German language in Austria on…
Bahrain steps up crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals
Islam World
September 19, 2018
Bahrain steps up crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals
Bahraini regime forces have stepped up their crackdown on Muharram mourning rituals, disrupting Shia Muslim gatherings and making arrests among…
Thousands of Ahl al-Bayt lovers participate in self-flagellation Husseini processions
Holy Shrines
September 18, 2018
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…
Group of kids disseminate message of Karbala through Muharram banners
Islam World
September 17, 2018
Group of kids disseminate message of Karbala through Muharram banners
Each year, before the arrival of Muharram, an enthusiastic group of nine kids come out to spread message of Karbala…
Free medical attention on Ashura
Holy Shrines
September 17, 2018
Free medical attention on Ashura
The Department of Medical Affairs at the Imam Hussain Shrine has announced Saturday a plan for offering free medical attention…
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine begins preparations for Ashura rituals
Holy Shrines
September 17, 2018
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine begins preparations for Ashura rituals
The holy shrines in Karbala have begun to cover the entrance doors of the holy shrine with sand, preparing for…
Muharram mourning ceremonies begin in Kenya
World
September 16, 2018
Muharram mourning ceremonies begin in Kenya
Shia Muslims in Kenya began holding rituals to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him. …
Bahraini authorities removing Ashura displays
Islam World
September 15, 2018
Bahraini authorities removing Ashura displays
With this year’s Ashura commemorations just around the corner, Bahraini security forces are once again engaging in the forcible removal…