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Ashura Mourning Ceremony in Nubl, Al-Zahraa, Syria

Ashura mourning ceremony held in Nubl and Al-Zahraa, Syria.

The 29th Annual Ashura Day Procession Held in London

The 29th Annual Ashura Day Procession was held in London on September 20, 2018 on the day of Ashura.

Tent-Burning Ceremony in Ashura in Tehran

Concurrent with Day of Ashura (marking the tenth day of Muharram that Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his true companions martyred in the Battlefield of Karbala, the symbolic tent-burning ceremony was held on Thursday Sept. 20 in Imam Hossein (AS) Square in Tehran in the presence of scores of enthusiasts and lovers of Ahl al-Bayt.

Iranian Mourn Ashura Day across Country

Iranians are attending mourning ceremonies in their millions across the country to mark Ashura Day, the day in history that witnessed the martyrdom of Shia Islam’s third Imam.

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 Hussain" a Worldwide Movement

"Who is Hussain" a Worldwide Movement which is active in more than 60 Cities seeking to help the homeless and to feed the hungry, and to donate blood to save lives.

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.

The Message of Karbala

All praise belongs to the Almighty [s], the Lord of the Universe. The moon of Muharram is upon us, and with it comes the Message of Karbala.

Taziyeh Performances in Ahvaz

Taziyeh performances are held in Ahvaz, southwestern Iranian province of Khuzestan, during the first ten days of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.

Bahraini Shiite Clerics Interrogated Ahead of Ashura

At least four Bahraini Shiite clerics have been summoned for questioning by authorities in the lead-up to the annual Ashura commemorations.

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