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Ashura Mourning Ceremony in Tehran

People of Tehran gathered at Imam Hussein Square in the center of the capital to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein on Ashura Day.

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.

Millions of Iranians Mourn Imam Hussain’s Martyrdom

Millions of Iranians hold mourning processions across the country on Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Pakistani Sunnis, Shias Hold Imam Hussain’s Mourning

Every year, an elderly man from a Sunni family sets up a sabeel (stall offering cold drinks and water) along the route of the first Muharram procession in predominantly Shia neighbourhood of Kocha Sardar in Peshawar’s walled city.

Iraqis' Muharram Mourning Ceremony in Tehran

Shia Muslims from southern Iraqi cities of Najaf, Karbala and Kazemin, who are residing in Iranian capital, annually hold a mourning ceremony carrying torches to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Husseinon on the 8th, 9th, and 10th of Muharram in Tehran's Dolatabad district.

Habib Ibn Mudhahir Al-Asadi: One of the Heroes of At-Taf

Imam al-Hussayn’s (peace be upon him) companions, were recognized by their unique qualities that made them the best martyrs.

Kerbela Provides Ashura Pilgrims with 1500 Free Services

In the month of Muharram, many free-service booths are installed in the holy city of Kerbela to offer free services and free medical attention to Ashura pilgrims.

Ashura ‘March for Justice’ in Dearborn, Michigan

Thousands of Shia Muslims and others marched in Dearborn, US state of Michigan, on Wednesday, to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

Muharram an Event to Recall Afghan Hazara Tragedies

Most Afghans are Sunni Muslims, but a sizable minority are Shiites, mostly part of the Hazāra ethnic group, whose Asiatic features denote their Mongolian roots and set them apart from other Afghans. So the great majority of Shiʿites in Afghanistan are Ha-zāras.

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