Shia Muslims

Mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala (2)

Oct 18, 2019 08:24

Each year, millions of devotees from around the globe march towards the holy city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Husain (AS) is located, to perform and participate in mourning processions.
Mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala (1)

Oct 18, 2019 08:01

Each year, millions of devotees from around the globe march towards the holy city of Karbala, where the holy shrine of Imam Husain (AS) is located, to perform and participate in mourning processions.
African pilgrims in Karbala

Oct 18, 2019 06:21

Pilgrims from Africa talk about their love towards Imam Hussain (AS).
Bus bombing attack kills 12 people near Iraqi city of Karbala

Sep 21, 2019 00:18

At least 12 people have been martyred and several others wounded in a bus bomb attack in the vicinity of Iraq’s holy city of Karbala.
Saudi regime sentences Shia Muslim religious scholar to 12 years in prison

Sep 12, 2019 11:41

A court in Saudi Arabia has sentenced Shia Muslim religious scholar and human rights activist Sheikh Mohammed al-Habib to 12 years in prison and imposed a travel ban on him, as the Riyadh regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown on members of the religious community.
Bahraini regime steps up clampdown on religious scholars ahead of Ashura

Sep 09, 2019 11:02

Bahraini regime forces have summoned more Shia Muslim religious scholars for interrogation as the ruling minority Aal-e Khalifah regime presses ahead with its heavy-handed crackdown ahead of Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Husain (PBUH), grandson and the third infallible successor of Prophet Mohammad (SAWA).
India imposes curfew in Kashmir, bans Ashura ceremonies

Sep 08, 2019 07:04

New Delhi has imposed a curfew in several parts of in Indian-administered Kashmir, banning Shia Muslims from taking part in annual religious ceremonies.
Lebanese mark 41st anniv. of Imam Musa Sadr disappearance

Sep 01, 2019 03:20

Lebanon’s parliament speaker said Israel is trying to regain a balance of power after it broke the rules of engagement.
Nigerian govt. transfers Sheikh Zakzaky to unknown location: IMN

Aug 17, 2019 06:59

The Islamic Movement of Nigeria (IMN) says Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky has been transferred to an unknown location upon return from India where he sought medical treatment, only to face an "obstruction" in the procedure.
Nigeria government, US hampering Sheikh Zakzaky’s treatment in India: IMN

Aug 14, 2019 07:25

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), whose leader Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky has been transferred to India to receive medical care, says the Nigerian and US governments have been trying to hamper the cleric’s treatment.