Ayoung German photographer, Philipp Breu, explained his views on the Shia Islam landmarks Ashura and Arba’een which mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), who rose against the tyrant ruler of his time, Yazid ibn Muawiyah, and was martyred, together with his 72 companions, in the Battle of Karbala ...
Ebrahim Raisi said on Wednesday at the Arbaeen Day rituals at Birjand: This gathering is in the name and memory of Imam Hussian and everyone is here to offer condolences to Imam Mahdi (AS) and to offer condolences and pay our respects, and we have gathered to announce our covenant and love for Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions.
“I feel privileged and honored to have been led to knowing about Imam Hussain (AS) – an example of a pure, noble and far-sighted soul in a dark, corrupt world.”
A Tehran-based Indian professor says not only Muslims, but also Hindus and followers of other religions understand and follow the message of resistance against tyrants in the Battle of Karbala.
A UK-based commentator on Muslim world issues stressed that the uprising and martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) goes beyond a mere historical event and symbolizes the struggle for justice, truth and standing against tyranny.
Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies during the first 10 days of Muharram to remember Imam Hossein (AS) and his 72 companions, who were all martyred after fighting thousands of soldiers of the ruling tyrant of the time, Yazid I, in Iraq's Karbala desert in 680 AD.
Deputy of the holy shrine of Imam Hussein said participants in Ashura procession in London have scheduled to condemn the latest instance of Qur’an burning in Europe.
Secretary of Ali Asqar World Forum called on the media and elites to convey the message of Shia and Imam Hussein (AS) by promoting Ashura and the Battle of Karbala.
Directed by prominent Iranian director, Behrouz Gharibpour, puppet opera of Ashura, an excerpt from the Battle of Karbala was performed in Vahdat Hall, Tehran.
Buddhist, Christian leaders in Thailand participated in Ashura mourning procession marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Black-clad mourners perform Tawirij, running and mourning to commemorate the hardship and sorrows of Imam Hussein household following the Battle of Karbala, where the third Shia Imam and 72 of his companions were martyred.
At least six people have been killed and several others injured as a team of police forces and soldiers opened fire on a Husseini gathering on Ashura Day, the Islamic Movement of Nigeria announced.
Muslims from Syria, Lebanon, Bahrain, Oman, Iraq, India, Afghanistan and Pakistan have commemorated Tasua and Ashura, which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his half-brother and closest companion Hazrat Abbas at the holy shrine of their sister, Hazrat Zeinab (AS) located in Damascus, Syria.
Bahraini regime has intensified crackdown of the Shia community in the Persian Gulf Arab state on the eve of the mourning ceremonies of Ashura when large crowds gather to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein and his uprising against tyrant ruler of his time.
The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and his half-brother Hazrat Abolfazl (AS) in Karbala are preparing to welcome guests arriving for the annual mourning ceremonies of Muharram.