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Huge suicide blast rocks Nigeria’s mourning ceremony

Huge suicide blast rocks Nigeria’s mourning ceremony

At least 20 Shia mourners were martyred and many were injured after a huge suicide bomb targeted Shia mourners observing the holy day of Ashura exploded in Yobe state in northeastern Nigeria.   Eye witnesses said that the Boko Haram…
Millions worldwide commemorate Ashura

Millions worldwide commemorate Ashura

Shia Muslims around the world held mourning processions and ceremonies on Tuesday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.   The holy city of Karbala was the scene of mourning processions where millions of pilgrims from…
Shia religious leader shot in face by IS terrorists in Australia

Shia religious leader shot in face by IS terrorists in Australia

 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,…
Shia Muslims hold Husseini rituals to mark Karbala tragedy

Shia Muslims hold Husseini rituals to mark Karbala tragedy

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 soldiers attack Shia mourners in Kashmir

Indian soldiers attack Shia mourners in Kashmir

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…
Islamic calligraphy exhibition opened in Washington D.C.

Islamic calligraphy exhibition opened in Washington D.C.

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…
Ashura mourning ceremonies in Islamic Cultural Center of California

Ashura mourning ceremonies in Islamic Cultural Center of California

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…
Global Day of ‘Ali Asghar’ commemorated in various countries of the world

Global Day of ‘Ali Asghar’ commemorated in various countries of the world

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…
Islamophobia threatens Muslims’ rights in Belgium

Islamophobia threatens Muslims’ rights in Belgium

 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…
1st Quran competition for women planned in Russia

1st Quran competition for women planned in Russia

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.…
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