by Dr Chris Hewer: There was to be no respect shown to the party of Hussain, even after they were dead. The soldiers were given orders to ride their horses over the bodies and smash them into the sand. They were to be denied the dignity of burial. The women …
Read More »Syria: Shia Muslims in Nubl and Al-Zahraa mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS)
Mourning rituals are held in Syria’s Nubl and Al-Zahraa during the lunar Hijri month of Muharram for the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS). The Shia-majority towns of Nubl and al-Zahraa is in the suburbs of Aleppo in northern Syria. The mourning programs begin on the first day of Muharram …
Read More »Russia: Muharram Mourning Ceremony In Derbent [Photos]
Muharram mourning ceremony was held in the “Friday Mosque” in the city of Derbent, the most important Shia city of Dagestan, Russia.
Read More »Iran Calls on Taliban to Protect Shiite Mourners after Fatal Blast in Kabul
The spokesperson for the Iranian Foreign Ministry condemned a deadly blast in a Shiite residential area of Kabul, calling on the Afghan caretaker government to step up efforts to ensure the security of people performing Muharram mourning rituals. In a statement released on Friday night, Nasser Kanaani expressed Iran’s deepest …
Read More »Afghanistan’s Shia Muslims worry about violent attacks during Muharram 2022
This year, the ten-day commemoration of Muharram by Afghanistan’s Shia Muslims follows a wave of bloody attacks. While intention, to hurt Afghanistan’s Shia Muslims, has very much been in evidence, especially over the last year, they fear further attacks on large gatherings during Muharram 2022 . Black, green and red banners can …
Read More »Imam Hussain (AS) holy shrine hosts mourning processions on first day of Muharram [Photos]
Imam Hussain Holy Shrine hosts mourning processions (Mawakib) on the first day of Muharram.
Read More »Photos: Atmosphere of Hazrat Abbas‘s (A.S) shrine in Muharram 2021
The Shia Muslims visited the shrine of Hazrat Abbas (A.S) in the city of Karbala in the Month of Muharram and mourned for the martyrdom of Hazrat Aba Abdullah Al-Hussain (A.S). Persian version Read more from Shafaqna: ‘Hussaini March’ held in Iraq’s Karbala Arbaeen 2021: Vaccination is necessary for pilgrims …
Read More »Photos: Brazilian Shia cleric ‘Sheikh Rodrigo Jalloul’ distributes snacks and juice to needy people in Sao Paulo
ABNA: On Sunday 12th September the Brazilian Shia cleric ‘Sheikh Rodrigo Jalloul’ distributed 400 snacks and more than 50 litres of juice to needy people during the Month of Safar in Princess Isabel Square of Sao Paulo.
Read More »The Arrival of Ahlul Bayt (AS) at the Moment of Death
It is mentioned in many traditions that the Holy Prophet (PBUH) and Ali bin Abi Talib (AS) and, according to some narrations, even the Holy five (Panjetan), and also all the fourteen Infallibles (AS) arrive at the head of the dying person. (More about their radiant faces and appearances will …
Read More »Photos: “Who is Hussain?” volunteers in Buenos Aires organized ‘Blood Donation Campaign’ in Muharram
ABNA:“Who is Hussain?” volunteers in Buenos Aires, Argentina organized Blood Donation Campaign in Muharram 1443-2021.
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