Muharram (85)
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WorldNairobi's Shia faithful flood streets in massive Ashura processions
The Kenyan capital of Nairobi was engulfed in an atmosphere of Husseini grief as Ashura 2026 was marked with massive turnout, with large crowds of Shia Muslims and devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt…
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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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WorldCommemorating the tenth of Muharram at the Islamic institute of America in Dearborn Heights
With hearts filled with profound grief and sorrow over the tragedy of the grandson of the Holy Prophet, the Islamic institute of America in Dearborn Heights, commemorated the tenth of Muharram…
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WorldTanzania answers Imam Hussein's call: Ashura 2026 marked with massive processions and resolve
As the Muslim world commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his faithful companions at Karbala, believers and devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (PBUH) in the Tanzanian city…
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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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WorldImam Hussain’s Path of Sacrifice and Resistance to Oppression Remains Our Path — Sheikh Zakzaky
As Ashura mourning ceremonies organized by adherents of the Islamic movement continued across hundreds of towns and villages throughout Muharram, Sayyid Ibraheem Zakzaky addressed mourners on…
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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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WorldAl-Kawthar University in Pakistan commemorates Ashura with large-scale Muharram gatherings
Al-Kawthar University in Islamabad is holding its annual Ashura commemorations during the first ten days of the holy month of Muharram, drawing thousands of participants to mourning gatherings…
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WorldImam Hussain Holy Shrine organizes Muharram mourning gatherings in Istanbul
The Imam Hussain Center in Istanbul, affiliated with the Media Department of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, has been organizing daily mourning gatherings from the first day of the holy month of…
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WorldMuharram Observances Across Africa Honor Imam Hussain (PBUH)
Various African countries have begun organizing mourning gatherings (Majalis), speeches, and religious programs to commemorate Imam Hussain (AS) and the events of Karbala. Across cities and villages,…
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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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SCHOLARSIran's Judiciary Chief: Imam Khomeini Was Among the Most Prominent Students of Imam Hussein's School
The head of Iran's Judiciary says the Iranian nation follows the illuminating and saving path of Imam Hussein and will continue its struggle against global arrogance.
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PhotoEighth Night of Muharram Mourning Held at Grand Ayatollah Sobhani's Residence
Mourning ceremonies marking the eighth night of Muharram were held at the residence of Grand Ayatollah Sobhani, drawing clerics, seminary students, and devotees from across the city.
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WorldFirst night of the Muharram mourning ceremonies held beside the Imam Khomeini (ra) Hussainiyah
The first night of the Muharram mourning ceremonies was held in the presence of thousands of mourners of Imam Hussain (pbuh) beside the site of the heavenly ascension of the martyred Leader of…
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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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WorldAshura: A Prescription for Unity and Justice, Says Bangladeshi Cleric
A senior Bangladeshi cleric has called on the Muslim Ummah to implement the message of Ashura in their lives, asserting that the Karbala uprising offers a timeless formula for unity, justice,…
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WorldKarbala Denial Exposed: Top Indian Cleric Traces Anti-Mourning Campaign to Umayyad Cover-Up
The Secretary-General of the Indian Ulama Council, Hojatoleslam Syed Kalbe Jawad Naqvi, has affirmed that mourning and lamentation for Imam Hussein (PBUH) is rooted in the Sirah of Prophet Muhammad…
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WorldWest Africa's Shias Renew Pledge to Imam Hussein's Ideals as Muharram Sweeps Nigeria
As the days of grief and lamentation of Muharram descend, the Husseini movement of Ashura has breathed new life into religious and Shia centers across West Africa, with magnificent mourning gatherings…
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World'To the Last Drop of Blood': Istanbul's Kowsar Mosque Hosts Night of Tears and Insight for Imam Hussein
On the fourth night of Muharram, the sound of elegies and the tears of mourners echoed through the Ahl al-Bayt Kowsar Mosque in Istanbul, as speakers reflected on the philosophy of submission…
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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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World18th International Muharram Exhibition Opens in Lucknow, Showcasing Global Reach of Ashura
The 18th International Muharram Exhibition 2026 has opened its doors in the Indian city of Lucknow, bringing together artists from across the globe to present the universal message of Ashura…
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WorldRussia's Derbent Dons Black for Imam Hussein in Massive Ashura Tributes
The Russian city of Derbent has witnessed the organization of mourning processions in commemoration of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).
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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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World''Someone like me won’t pledge allegiance to someone like Yazid”
KHAMENEI.IR's exclusive poster on the occasion of the mourning days of the Master of Martyrs, Imam Hussain (pbuh), featuring the words of Iran's martyred Leader and The Leader of the Truth Seekers…
