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Foreign Tourists Attending Muharram Mourning in Yazd

A host of foreign tourists annually attend Muharram mourning ceremonies in Yazd province. Some of them reportedly come to Iran and Yazd province exclusively for viewing these processions.

Who is Imam Husayn (As)?

The third Shiite Imam, Husayn, was the second son of Ali and Fatima . He was born in 626 AD. He was named in a ceremony similar to the one held for his elder brother Hasan in the presence of the Prophet Muhammad.

Millions of Muslims Mark Ashura on Sep. 20th in London

Millions of Shia Muslims worldwide participate in the mourning processions and ceremonies to mark Ashura and mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (PBUH) and his companions.

Over 29000 Registered for Hussayni Processions in Iraq

The number of the registered Hussayni processions and bodies in the database of the Iraqi department has exceeded 29 thousand service and condolence processions from inside and outside Iraq

Muharram Ceremony in Presence of Iran's Leader

The second night of mourning ceremony on the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain was held in presence of Ayatollah Khamenei at Imam Khomeini's Hosseinieh.

Qaris Registration to Participate in Arbaeen Pilgrimage

Iranian Quran reciters and Tawasheeh (religious songs) groups willing to join the Noor Convoy on Arbaeen pilgrimage can sign up for the pilgrimage.

Black Flag Erected at Imam Reza Shrine on Muharram

In a special ceremony on Monday, the green flag of Imam Reza Holy Shrine was replaced with a black one, singing the start of Muharram month when Shia Muslims commemorate Imam Hossein’s gracious sacrifice in Karbala.

Muharram Traditions - Iran

one of the holiest months of the year in the Muslim calendar is Muharram. The month is a time to mourn one of the greatest heroes of Islam, Hussien Ibn Ali.

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