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Mourning ceremony of Tasua held in Tajikistan
Jul 28, 2023 08:04Shia Muslims in Dushanbe, capital of Tajikistan commemorated Tasua on Thursday, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram, which precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hossein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam, was martyred.
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Imam Hussain (PBUH) enthusiasts hold Muharram mourning in London
Jul 28, 2023 07:46Shia Muslims in London commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), grandson and the 3rd infallible successor of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny), and his 72 companions, who were martyred in Karbala, Iraq in 680 AD.
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Massive mourning crowds mark Tasua in Iran
Jul 28, 2023 05:31Millions of Shia Muslims across Iran commemorated Tasua on Thursday, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram, which precedes Ashura, the day when Imam Hossein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam, was martyred.
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Ayatollah Khamenei attends Moharram mourning ritual
Jul 28, 2023 11:07Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony in Tehran on Monday night in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions.
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Devotees attend mourning processions in millions to mark Tasu'a
Jul 27, 2023 15:23Millions across Iran and other countries are taking part in nationwide processions on Tasu'a, which marks the ninth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram and precedes Ashura.
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Indian-controlled Kashmir lifts ban on Muharram procession in Srinagar: Report
Jul 27, 2023 07:08Authorities in Indian-controlled Kashmir have reportedly lifted a ban on a traditional procession held by the region's Shia population to mark the mourning month of Muharram in the capital Srinagar.
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Millions of pilgrims flock to Iraq's Karbala on Arba'een night
Sep 17, 2022 06:31More than three million Iranian pilgrims, along with millions of pilgrims from Iraq and other countries, have flocked to Iraq’s Karbala on Arba’een night to mark the occasion, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias’ Imam, after undertaking an 80-km walk between the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala.
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Arba'een gallery in Kashmir
Sep 17, 2022 05:39Kashmir (IP) - A week-long exhibition on Arba'een has begun at the Mahatta Art Gallery in the city center.
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Pakistanis hold mourning processions to pay tribute to Imam Hussain (AS)
Aug 10, 2022 10:46Mourners across Pakistan have held processions to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (AS), his family, and his companions on the day of Ashura.
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Austrian Muslims praise Imam Hussain (AS), savior of Islam
Aug 09, 2022 16:32Muslims living across Austria have joined in global commemorations as the Muslim World marks the day of Ashura; a day that is the emotional peak of the 10 days mourning period to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS).