Ashura (79)
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WorldLondon, New York, Istanbul, Sydney: The Year Ashura Marched Into the Global Public Square
Ashura 2026 has demonstrated once again that Karbala is no longer merely a historical memory or a religious ritual. It has become the common language of human conscience. From the Middle East…
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SCHOLARSFrom Karbala to Baghdad: Senior Cleric Says Ashura Defines Shia Political and Spiritual Identity
The Friday Prayer Imam of Baghdad has described Ashura not as a mere historical event, but as a "permanent project for reform," stressing the religious duty of struggle for the establishment…
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SCHOLARSKarbala's Lesson: True Faith Requires Obedience, Not Just Love
A seminary and university lecturer has described the events of Ashura as a school for nurturing people of insight and responsibility, stressing that the defining traits of Imam Hussein’s (AS)…
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World“Justice is something worth fighting for”: NYC Mayor Mamdani attends Ashura ceremony
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani attended an Ashura mourning ceremony at the Al-Khoei Center in Queens on Thursday, joining members of the Muslim community in commemorating the 10th of Muharram.
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WorldAshura Plan Successfully Facilitates Millions of Mourners in Karbala
The General Secretariat of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the successful implementation of its plan for the Ashura commemorations, which was supervised and monitored in the field…
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WorldAshura; Symbol of Struggle Between Righteousness, Falsehood
Ashura symbolizes the enduring struggle between truth and falsehood. The legacy of Imam Hussein (AS) continues to inspire millions around the world, making Ashura a powerful and enduring symbol…
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WorldAshura night mourning ceremony held beside the site of the heavenly ascension of the martyred Leader
The Ashura night mourning ceremony was held with thousands of people from various walks of life in attendance, next to the Imam Khomeini (ra) Hussainiyah and the site of the heavenly ascension…
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VideoSheikh Qassem: Our Patience Shapes Future, Overturns Equations, and Breaks Tyrants
Hezbollah Secretary General Sheikh Naim Qassem addressed on Thursday the central Ashura council, highlighting the sublimity of the Resistance whose greatness cannot be matched.
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WorldImam Hussein's uprising echoes through Kenya as masses embrace Ashura message
Mourning ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) are continuing with overwhelming participation across Kenya, with hundreds of believers gathering in various…
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HOWZAHEnemy investing heavily in sowing discord among Muslim Ummah: Senior cleric
A senior Iranian cleric has warned that the enemy is channeling significant resources into creating divisions within the Muslim Ummah as part of a deliberate strategy to undermine the institution…
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SCHOLARSIranians ready to sacrifice all for Imam Hussein's path, says senior cleric
Hojatoleslam Seyed Ali Akbar Ojaqnejad has stated that the Iranian people have proven their mettle in various arenas, demonstrating that they are prepared to sacrifice their lives in defense…
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WorldQom becomes hub of Islamic solidarity on Ashura
This year’s Ashura commemoration at the Holy Shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (SA) transcended a simple mourning ceremony, evolving into a powerful symbol of unity on the ground. An intelligent synergy…
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HOWZAHAshura Goes Global: Karbala's Discourse Inspiring Worldwide Revolt Against Modern-Day Yazids
A senior seminary scholar says the discourse of Ashura is increasingly resonating worldwide, serving as a complete model for the struggle between truth and falsehood that continues to manifest…
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WorldHoly Shrine of Imam Hussain finalizes preparations for Ashura Pilgrimage and Tuwaireej Run
The Department for the Care and Protection of the Outer Courtyard and its Entrances at the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain has completed its preparations for the Ashura pilgrimage on the 10th of…
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WorldHundreds of cities across Nigeria and Niger commemorate Karbala during Ashura
This year, Nigeria and the Republic of Niger are witnessing a significant expansion in Ashura commemorations organized by the Islamic Movement under the leadership of Sayed Ibrahim Yaqoub Al-Zakzaky.…
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WorldIstanbul's Zainabiya Mourns Imam Hussein, Links Karbala to Gaza and Global Oppression
On the fifth night of Muharram ceremonies at the Zainabiya Mosque and Cultural Center in Istanbul, devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt gathered to hear speakers expound on the messages of Ashura, the…
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WorldMass Ashura Rallies Across Iran Reaffirm Support for Lebanon
Massive Ashura gatherings swept across the Iranian capital and multiple provinces, where tens of thousands of mourners filled squares and mosques in solemn commemoration. projecting a clear political…
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WorldNajaf Friday Imam: Persian Gulf States' Ban on Hussaini Rituals Echoes Ba'athist Policies
Hojatoleslam Seyyed Sadr al-Din al-Qabanchi, the Friday Prayer leader of Najaf, has warned that enemies of Imam Hussein (PBUH) should fear a fate similar to that of Saddam's former regime, as…
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WorldLebanese Sunni Cleric: School of Karbala Taught the Ummah How to Stand Firm on Truth
Sheikh Ahmad al-Qattan, head of the "Qawluna wal-Amal" association and a Lebanese Sunni cleric, has stressed that the School of Karbala taught the Ummah how to stand firm on truth and resist…
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WorldFrom Karbala's Ashes to Iran's Resistance: The Frontier That Falsehood Cannot Cross
Nearly 14 centuries have passed since that era, stranger than ever, in the year 61 AH. A day when the flames of disbelief and malice engulfed the encampment of the Household of Allah, seeking…
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WorldCommencement of Ashura Mourning gatherings in Kano
Followers and disciples of Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky in the Kano District commenced the annual Ashura mourning gatherings. The gathering began at the premises of the Fage Jumu’ah Mosque, as is customary.
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All StoriesMalek National Museum Hosts Ashura Rituals to Connect Younger Generation with Karbala Legacy
As the lunar month of Muharram commences, Tehran's Malek National Museum and Library has opened its doors to a specialized cultural and religious program aimed at linking the younger generation…
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WorldFear Fails, Faith Prevails: Sanabis Mourners Shatter Bahraini Regime's Intimidation Campaign
With the arrival of the season of sorrow and the commencement of mourning for Imam Hussain (PBUH), all eyes turned to the mourning gatherings and Hussainiyas of Bahrain, which, as in previous…
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WorldSheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei: Ashura Is a School of Awareness, Not Grief Alone
The representative of the Supreme Religious Authority, Sheikh Abdul Mahdi Al-Karbalaei, stated that the Husayni cause is founded on two essential pillars: emotion, grief, and tears, and conscious…
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SCHOLARSAyatollah Fazel Lankarani: Ashura is History's Ultimate School of Resistance
The head of the Jurisprudential Center of the Infallible Imams has described the uprising of Imam Hussein (PBUH) as the ultimate manifestation of "defensive jihad" and the highest level of resistance…
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SCHOLARSAyatollah Arafi Issues 9-Point Ashura Ultimatum: No Surrender, No Retreat, No Compromise
Qom, Iran – A senior Iranian cleric has outlined a comprehensive strategic doctrine linking the uprising of Imam Hussein (PBUH) directly to the modern-day resistance against global arrogance…
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WorldIraq's special request to FIFA: Black shirts for Ashura night at the World Cup
The Iraqi Football Association (IFA) has submitted a request to FIFA, the international football governing body, seeking permission for the Iraqi national team to wear black kits in their match…
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All StoriesHazrat Umm al-Banin (PBUH) a Model of Devotion to Imamate and Absolute Loyalty to Guardianship
A senior seminary scholar in Kashan says Hazrat Umm al-Banin (PBUH), the mother of Hazrat Abbas (PBUH), stands as a profound example of unwavering commitment to the Imamate and a perfect model…
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SCHOLARSLady Zainab (PBUH) Defied Tyranny and Fatalism, Says Ayatollah Javadi Amoli
Grand Ayatollah Abdullah Javadi Amoli has described Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) as the standard-bearer in the fight against deterministic and fatalistic thought, saying she embodied divine knowledge…
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All StoriesHazrat Zainab (PBUH): The Symbol of Active Resistance and Guardian of the Ashura Legacy
A professor at the Lorestan Seminary has described the patience of Hazrat Zainab (PBUH) as an example of active and hopeful resistance, noting that her steadfastness transformed suffering into…
