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30 Jul 2023 13:47

Huj. Shahriari offers condolence over passing of top Iranian cleric

Secretary General of World Forum for Proximity of Islamic Schools of Thought has issued a message to offer condolence over passing of senior Shia cleric Ayatollah Sheikh Yadollah Rahimian.

30 Jul 2023 12:02

Imam Hussein an example of purity, nobility in corrupt world

“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.”

30 Jul 2023 09:18

Millions of Muslims arrive in Karbala to attend Ashura processions

Millions of Muslims from across the globe have arrived in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

29 Jul 2023 16:00

People across Iran mark Ashura procession1 (photo)

Iranians across the country commemorated Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who, together with 72 of his companions, was martyred in ...

29 Jul 2023 15:00

People across Iran mark Ashura procession2 (photo)

29 Jul 2023 14:32

Imam Hussein’s message of resistance against tyranny resonates with Hindus too

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.

25 Jul 2023 16:14

“Qur’an, wisdom are two principles of Islam”, cleric

Senior Iranian cleric highlighted Qur’an and wisdom as two principles of Islam stressing the mission of every individual to purify himself.

20 Jul 2023 23:31

Al-Askariyyayn shrine clad in black for Muharram (photo)

The holy shrines of Imam Hadi(AS) and Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS) the tenth and eleventh Shia Imams are covered in black for the mourning month of Muharram. Shia Muslims across the globe mark the martyrdom anniversary ...

20 Jul 2023 18:34

Holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh hoists black flag of Muharram (photo)

The black flag of Muharram is hoisted at the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh as the mourning month of Muharram begins. Shias mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson ...

19 Jul 2023 13:22

Ka’aba draped in new Kiswa to mark beginning of new year 1445

Saudi Arabia has changed the Kiswa (curtain covering holy Ka’aba) as it marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar new year 1445.

19 Jul 2023 12:56

People in Ardabil prepare for Muharram mourning ceremonies (photo)

People in Iran’s city of Ardabil perform special program ahead of the mourning month of Muharram. The first ten days of the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein ...

18 Jul 2023 16:18

Holy shrine of Shah Cheragh clad in black ahead of Muharram (photo)

The holy shrine of Shah Cheragh, in the Iranian city of Shiraz, is prepared for the mourning ceremonies of Muharram which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of ...

18 Jul 2023 12:36

Qur’an, a book confirming previous divine books

“He has sent down to you the Book with the truth, confirming what preceded it; and He has sent down the Torah and the Gospel (of Prophet Jesus which has been lost).” (Verse 3 of Surah Al Imran)

18 Jul 2023 11:30

Imam Hussein shrine carpeted in red ahead of Muharram (photo)

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 ...

17 Jul 2023 21:35

Roman-era sarcophagus uncovered in Gaza

"A second lead sarcophagus was found during excavation works in a cemetery north of Gaza," Jamal Abu Raida of the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Gaza said.

17 Jul 2023 13:44

Servants clean dome of Imam Hussein shrine ahead of Muharram (photo)

Servants at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam clean the dome as part of preparations for the mourning month of Muharram which marks the martyrdom anniversary of the Imam.

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