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WorldLight in the Darkness: Karbala's Candle March Honors the Night of Loneliness
The people of the holy city of Karbala organized the Hussaini Candle Procession to commemorate the Night of Loneliness on the evening of the tenth day of the month of Muharram.
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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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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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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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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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WorldImam Hussain Holy Shrine Continues Support for Lebanese Families
The Relief Committee of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the continuation of its humanitarian efforts in Lebanon in support of affected families and displaced persons, under the direction…
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WorldFuneral of Martyred Revolutionary Leader to Be Held in Najaf and Karbala
The spokesperson for the central committee responsible for organizing the funeral procession of the Martyred Leader of the Revolution announced that repeated requests had been received from the…
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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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WorldTens of Thousands Flood Nigeria's Streets as Cry of Karbala's Infant Martyr Echoes Across West Africa
Mourning ceremonies honoring the martyrdom of Hazrat Ali Asghar (PBUH)— the six-month-old infant of Imam Hussein — have swept across Nigeria, drawing tens of thousands of mothers, infants, and…
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WorldMartyr Khamenei: A nation that has Muharram will never be defeated
The battle between the front of Imam Hussain (pbuh) and the front of Yazid, Martyr Khamenei taught, is never-ending — stretching from Karbala to our own time and beyond, until the Day of Judgment.
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WorldImam Hussain Holy Shrine Completes Preparations for Dome Banner Replacement Ceremony
The Maintenance Department of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced the completion of all service and organizational preparations for the arrival of the holy month of Muharram (2026 AD –…
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WorldOver 700 permits issued for Mawkibs in Karbala ahead of Ashura
More than 700 permits have been issued for the establishment of Mawkibs in Karbala to serve mourners during Muharram and Ashura commemorations.
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WorldYouth development department in Karbala hosts seminar on Leadership in the Thought of Imam Ali (PBUH)
The Department of Youth Social Development and Rehabilitation, affiliated with the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain, organized an in-depth dialogue seminar titled “Building a Leadership Personality…
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Video"Why doesn't Iran ever lose?"
"Why has Iran never been defeated despite decades of sanctions, threats, and full-scale wars? The secret to this remarkable resilience goes beyond military and economic power. Iran draws its…
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WorldDonation campaign launched in Karbala to support the Iranian and Lebanese peoples
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain has launched a humanitarian donation campaign in response to a call by the Supreme Religious Authority in Najaf, aimed at supporting the Lebanese and Iranian peoples…
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WorldKarbala Eid al-Fitr Imam Condemns ‘Oppressive War’ on Iran, Lebanon, Calls for Immediate Halt
In a powerful Eid sermon at the holy shrine in Karbala, Iraq’s top cleric Sheikh Ahmed al-Safi issued a stark condemnation of the ongoing military aggression against Iran and Lebanon, demanding…
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WorldThe dome of the shrine of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) in the memoirs of travelers and Orientalists
The revered dome of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has undergone numerous historical transformations over the centuries, as documented by travelers and Orientalists who visited Karbala at different…
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World1192 Candles Light Up Karbala in Festival Marking Imam Mahdi’s Birth Anniversary
Thousands gathered in Karbala as 1,192 candles were lit during a festival commemorating the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (peace be upon him), creating a powerful display of faith and devotion.
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HOWZAHImam Sajjad; Architect of the Culture of Supplication and the Rebuilder of Shia Leadership after Karbala
A senior seminary scholar says the intellectual and jurisprudential civilization of Shi‘ism was laid during one of the darkest periods in Islamic history—under the Imamate of Imam Ali ibn al-Hussain,…
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WorldArbaeen World Award Concludes in Karbala, Highlighting Global Role of Art and Media
The 11th Arbaeen World Award concluded its work in the holy city of Karbala, with organizers and participants underscoring the vital role of art and media in conveying the message of Ashura and…
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WorldHoly Shrine of Imam Hussain concludes the Fourth International Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain concluded the Fourth International Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival , in the presence of religious, academic, and government officials, as well as a large gathering…
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WorldKarbala witnesses the launch of the Fourth International Kawthar Cultural Festival
The Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) has hosted the opening of the Fourth International Kawthar Al-Isma Cultural Festival, organized in celebration of the birth anniversary of…
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WorldAl-Abbas Holy Shrine Delegation Explores Research Cooperation with Baqer al-‘Ulum University in Qom
A delegation from the Department of Islamic and Human Sciences Affairs at the Al-Abbas's (p) Holy Shrine discussed prospects for joint cooperation in the research field with the Higher Institute…
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All StoriesImam Hussain Holy Shrine inaugurates seventh edition of Karbala International Children's Book Fair
The General Secretariat of the Holy Shrine of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him) officially inaugurated the seventh edition of the Karbala International Children’s Book Fair yesterday in Bein Al-Haramei…
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All StoriesKarbala continues celebrations marking the birth of the Holy Prophet
Under the patronage of the Al-Abbas Holy Shrine, the Department of Hussaini Rituals and Processions continued its commemorative programs celebrating the birth of the Greatest Prophet Muhammad…
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All Stories“Kashmir Hosts Exhibition Showcasing Quranic, Karbala and Spiritual Artworks”
The Tebyan Quranic Research Institute organised an art exhibition titled “The Art of Devotion, Love & Ashura” at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Kashmir. The exhibition brought together more than…
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All StoriesInternational Conference on Karbala; Scholars Highlight the Universal Message of Arbaeen
Karbala – The International Conference on Karbala, titled “Dignity, Justice, and Global Responsibility,” was held in the holy city of Karbala with the participation of prominent scholars and…
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All StoriesWorld’s Largest Peaceful Gathering: 21 Million Pilgrims Mark Arbaeen in Karbala
KARBALA – The Holy Shrine of Hazrat al-Abbas (peace be upon him) announced that more than 21 million pilgrims participated in this year’s Arbaeen pilgrimage, marking one of the largest religious…
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All StoriesMillions Gather in Karbala for Arbaeen Commemoration Amid Surge in Attendance
Increasing by around 10 percent compared to last year’s figures, between 22 and 25 million pilgrims have converged on the Holy Shrines in the Iraqi city of Karbala to mark the Arbaeen anniversary…
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All StoriesThe largest unified congregational prayer on the pilgrims path, led by the Islamic Seminary of Najaf
Along the road from Najaf to Karbala, walked by millions of pilgrims commemorating the Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), the Islamic Seminary in Najaf led the largest unified congregational…
