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Dozens of Kashmiris injured as India cracks down on Muharram processions
Aug 30, 2020 04:37At 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.
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Muharram mourning ceremonies in Iran's capital
Aug 30, 2020 03:31Shia 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.
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Millions of Iranians mark Ashura under health protocols
Aug 30, 2020 02:15Millions 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).
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Millions of Muslim mourners mark Tasu’a across world
Aug 29, 2020 04:44Millions 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).
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Leader attends Muharram mourning ceremony
Aug 27, 2020 13:10Leader 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.
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Three Shia mourners martyred, dozens wounded in Nigerian police attack
Aug 23, 2020 04:17At 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.
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Iranians take strict COVID-19 measures to perform Muharram mourning rituals (Photos)
Aug 23, 2020 01:09Iranians have begun performing Muharram mourning ceremonies while taking strict COVID-19 health protocols, such as practicing social distancing and wearing protective masks.
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Iran begins Muharram amid strict COVID-19 measures
Aug 22, 2020 03:13Iranians are marking one of the most important months on the Islamic calendar, Muharram.
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Iran prepares to mark Muharram amid anti-virus precautions
Aug 18, 2020 14:33Iranians 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.
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Pakistan to adopt Iran’s model for Muharram
Aug 13, 2020 09:21Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan called on his people to follow Iran’s model for Muharram mourning ceremonies.