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Nigerian police open fire on Shia mourners commemorating Arba’een

Oct 30, 2018 12:40

Nigerian security forces have once again opened fire on supporters of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria during an annual religious procession near the capital Abuja, one day after they martyred nearly 20 protesters.
Leader hosts mourning ceremony to mark Arba'een

Oct 30, 2018 12:17

A mourning ceremony marking Arba'een, the 40th day after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Muslims' third Imam, Imam Hossein (PBUH) was held in the Iranian capital Tehran on Tuesday with the Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei in attendance.
Arba’een in Karbala

Oct 30, 2018 11:57

A selection of photos shot ahead of and on the Day of the Arba’een, which marks 40 days after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), Muslims' third Imam.
People of Tehran hold massive Arba’een March

Oct 30, 2018 06:39

TEHRAN (Tasnim) – A huge crowd of people in the Iranian capital of Tehran took part in a procession on Tuesday morning in commemoration of Arba’een, which is one of the largest religious gatherings in the world, comes 40 days after Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias’ Imam and Grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).
Arba’een: Millions of pilgrims converge on Karbala to honor Imam Hussein (PBUH)

Oct 30, 2018 05:27

Millions of pilgrims have converged on Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day since the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias’ Imam.
Iraq’s Karbala hosting 15 million Arba’een pilgrims

Oct 30, 2018 03:58

The deputy governor of Iraq’s Karbala Province said more than 15 million pilgrims have arrived in the province for the Arba’een mourning ceremony.
Nigerian army opens fire on Muslim protesters demanding Sheikh Zakzaky's release

Oct 30, 2018 03:44

Nigeria's military has opened fire on hundreds of Muslim protesters calling for the release of imprisoned cleric Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky, who is still in prison despite a 2016 high court ruling ordering his unconditional freedom.
Thousands of people rally in downtown Toronto to mark Arba’een

Oct 30, 2018 03:29

Thousands of people held rally in downtown Toronto, Canada, to mark ‘Great March of Arba’een’.
Millions take part in Arba'een march to holy city of Karbala

Oct 28, 2018 07:18

Millions of Muslims all around the world have taken part in the annual Arba'een march to the holy city of Karbala in Iraq, known as the world's largest public gathering.
Iran’s Police chief: Arba’een pilgrims crossing border seamlessly

Oct 27, 2018 03:15

Commander of Iran’s Police said more than 1.5 million pilgrims have departed for Iraq for the Arba’een mourning ceremony, saying full security prevails along the country’s common border with Iraq.