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Muslims mark Ashura in Kashmir after police crackdown

Aug 20, 2021 03:15

In the Shia-dominated regions of Indian-administered Kashmir, tens of thousands of Muslims have participated in the mourning processions held in memory of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Afghan Shias commemorate Ashura under Taliban guard in Herat

Aug 20, 2021 02:59

Afghan Shias commemorate the holy day Ashura under the watchful eyes of Taliban gunmen.
Muharram mourning ceremonies in Iran's capital

Aug 19, 2021 08:03

Shia Muslims in the Iranian capital attended Muharram mourning ceremonies in the holy shrine of Imamzadeh Saleh (PBUH) in northern Tehran to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in the year 680 A.D.
Iranians, Muslims elsewhere mark Ashura, mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH)

Aug 19, 2021 07:32

Millions of Muslims across the world, including Iranians, held rituals on Thursday to commemorate Ashura, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of the third Imam of Shia Muslims, Hussein ibn Ali (PBUH).
Junior World Championship: Iran win title in freestyle

Aug 19, 2021 01:35

Iranian freestyle wrestlers have dominantly conquered the 2021 World Junior Championships in Russia, with a tally of five gold medals one silver and a bronze.
Influx of Afghan refugees into Iran unabated in wake of Taliban rule

Aug 18, 2021 11:02

Aside from the tumultuous stories of Afghanistan, there is a story of a quest for peace; an epic trek that took this Afghan family 48 hours on foot to get to neighboring Iran.
Police attack Muharram procession in India-controlled Kashmir

Aug 18, 2021 01:07

Scores of Shia Muslims were injured and many more were arrested after the Indian forces resorted to batons to foil a mourning procession in the capital city of Indian-administrated Kashmir.
10 Palestinian prisoners on hunger strike to protest against illegal detention

Aug 18, 2021 00:56

Palestinian prisoners in Israeli jails continue to engage in hunger strikes to protest the illegal Israeli policy of administrative detention.
Thousands evacuated in southern France as 'fierce' wildfire spreads

Aug 17, 2021 08:24

Thousands of people, including tourists in campsites, have been evacuated from the Var region of southern France due to a wildfire, a spokeswoman for the fire department told AFP on Tuesday.
Desperate Afghans crowd Kabul airport apron to flee Taliban

Aug 16, 2021 10:35

Crowds of frantic people rush to Kabul airport to look for a way to leave the country after the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in a lightning fast takeover.