The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) is covered with red carpet as part of preparations for the mourning month of Muharram when Muslims mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 AD.

More than 80 painters and artists attended the “Emblem of Love” event held in the Iranian capital ahead of the mourning month of Muharram. The participants created urban decorations with the theme Muharram which marks the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam, Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his companions in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 AD....

People in the capital Tehran are at grand bazaar preparing for the mourning month of Muharram. Shias mark the first month of Islamic lunar calendar to commemorate the third Shia Imam who, together with his companions and family members, was martyred in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 AD.

Servants cleaned the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), as part of preparations for the mourning month of Muharram. The first month in the Islamic lunar calendar marks the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam and his companions in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 AD.

Pilgrims pay visit to the holy shrine of Imam Hossein (AS), third Shia Imam, and his half-brother Hazrat Abbas (AS) in the holy city of Karbala during Muharram 2022.

The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS), eighth Shia Imam in Mashhad, has announced readiness to welcome millions of pilgrims and mourners arriving to attend the ceremonies for Muharram.

As the mourning month of Muharram begins, black flag is hoisted on top of the holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (AS) in the city of Karbala, Iraq. Millions of Muslims across the globe will mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his 72 companions in Muharram.

Servants at holy shrines across Iran have hoisted black flag and prepared to mark the mourning ceremonies of Muharram which commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and 72 of his companions in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 AD.

People across Iran clad the streets, public places and homes with black to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who was martyred along with his 72 companions in the Battle of Karbala.

Representative of senior Iraqi jurist Ayatollah Sistani highlighted importance of protecting unity among Muslims and avoiding dispersion.

International Taziyeh (passion play) Festival opens in the Iranian capital Tehran two days ahead of the mourning month of Muharram.

Zainabia Islamic center in Brisbane has scheduled to host mourning ceremonies which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) third Shia Imam during Muharram.

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.

Servants at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) begin preparation for the mourning month of Muharram marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

People in Iran are buying flags and banners used for mourning ceremonies of Muharram.