Moharram

Muslims mark Ashura amid strict coronavirus restrictions (Video)

Aug 30, 2020 05:15

Millions of Muslims, wearing gloves and face masks, have marked the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shias' Imam on Ashura, one of the largest Muslim gatherings since the COVID-19 pandemic started.
Dozens of Kashmiris injured as India cracks down on Muharram processions

Aug 30, 2020 04:37

At least 40 Shia mourners in the Indian-controlled Kashmir were injured on Saturday when government forces used batons, burst tear smoke shells and fired pellets to break up mourning processions on the ninth day of Islamic month of Muharram.
Muharram mourning ceremonies in Iran's capital

Aug 30, 2020 03:31

Shia Muslims in the Iranian capital of Tehran attend Muharram mourning ceremonies in Imam Hussein Square to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his loyal companions in the Battle of Karbala in the year 680 A.D.
Millions of Iranians mark Ashura under health protocols

Aug 30, 2020 02:15

Millions of Iranians are holding nationwide rituals to commemorate Ashura, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of the third Imam of Shia Muslims, Hussein ibn Ali (PBUH).
Millions of Muslim mourners mark Tasu’a across world

Aug 29, 2020 04:44

Millions of Muslims around the world are commemorating Tasu'a, the 9th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, ahead of the day that witnessed the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam, Imam Hussain (PBUH).
Leader attends Muharram mourning ceremony

Aug 27, 2020 13:10

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the mourning ceremony of Muharram, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), at the Husseiniyeh of Imam Khomeini in Tehran.
Three Shia mourners martyred, dozens wounded in Nigerian police attack

Aug 23, 2020 04:17

At least three people have been martyred and dozens of others injured after Nigerian police attacked mourners marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias’ Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny), in the Northern State of Kaduna.
Iranians take strict COVID-19 measures to perform Muharram mourning rituals (Photos)

Aug 23, 2020 01:09

Iranians have begun performing Muharram mourning ceremonies while taking strict COVID-19 health protocols, such as practicing social distancing and wearing protective masks.
Iran begins Muharram amid strict COVID-19 measures

Aug 22, 2020 03:13

Iranians are marking one of the most important months on the Islamic calendar, Muharram.
Iran prepares to mark Muharram amid anti-virus precautions

Aug 18, 2020 14:33

Iranians are to set to mark the mourning month of Muharram while strictly observing the health protocols issued by government officials to prevent the new coronavirus from spreading further.