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Nigerian police disrupt Muharram ceremonies, arrest mourners in Sokoto
October 3, 2017
Nigerian police disrupt Muharram ceremonies, arrest mourners in Sokoto
Nigerian police have disrupted Muharram ceremonies in the northern city of Sokoto, arresting at least six of the participants. Nigerian police have disrupted Muharram ceremonies in the northern city of Sokoto, arresting at least six of the participants. A…
SRW condemns arrest of scores of Shia mourners in Malaysia
October 1, 2017
SRW condemns arrest of scores of Shia mourners in Malaysia
The International Organization for Shia Rights Watch denounced in the strongest terms the arrest of Iraqi Shia students, for sectarian reasons, by Malaysian authorities and expressed their strong condemnation for this blatant violation. The International Organization for Shia Rights…
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
October 1, 2017
Millions of mourners commemorate Ashura
With heavy hearts, millions of Ahlulbayt followers flocked to the holy city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his progeny. With…
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…