Shia Muslims

  • Millions flock to Karbala to commemorate Ashura Day

    Millions flock to Karbala to commemorate Ashura Day

    Jul 30, 2023 07:21

    Millions of people from across the world on Saturday flocked to the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).

  • Yemenis mark Ashura with call on West to accept Islam

    Yemenis mark Ashura with call on West to accept Islam

    Jul 29, 2023 13:19

    Millions of Yemenis have taken to the streets to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), pushing forward the legacy of the Imam by refusing to bend the knee to today's arrogant tyrants.

  • Muslims commemorate Ashura in London

    Muslims commemorate Ashura in London

    Jul 29, 2023 13:04

    Muslims in the British capital of London have performed mourning rituals to mark Ashura, the day when Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny) and the third Shias' Imam, was martyred some 14 centuries ago.

  • Shia Muslims in Ankara commemorate Ashura mourning rituals

    Shia Muslims in Ankara commemorate Ashura mourning rituals

    Jul 28, 2023 09:52

    Shia Muslims in Turkish capital city of Ankara, including Iranian nationals residing there, held mourning rituals in commemoration of Imam Hussain's (PBUH) martyrdom anniversary on the Day of Ashura.

  • People of Mashhad hold mourning ceremony on Ashura night

    People of Mashhad hold mourning ceremony on Ashura night

    Jul 28, 2023 09:38

    The mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein (PBUH) on Ashura night was held in Iran's holy city of Mashhad.

  • People of Iran celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer

    People of Iran celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer

    Jul 07, 2023 14:28

    Millions of Shia Muslims across the world, including in Iran, are celebrating the Eid al-Ghadeer, which marks the appointment of the first Shias' Imam, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUH), by Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny) as his successor.

  • Muslims in Yemen celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer

    Muslims in Yemen celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer

    Jul 07, 2023 15:37

    Crowds of Yemenis have taken to the streets of several provinces across the country to celebrate Eid al-Ghadeer, which marks the anniversary of the day when Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny) named his cousin and son-in-law, Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib (PBUH), as his successor and the leader of Muslims.

  • Iranian cultural center holds Eid al-Ghadeer conference in Karachi

    Iranian cultural center holds Eid al-Ghadeer conference in Karachi

    Jul 03, 2023 12:45

    The Culture Centre of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Karachi holds a conference observing Eid-al-Ghadeer, the most significant holiday in the lunar calendar.

  • Imam Reza birth anniv. celebrated in Mashhad

    Imam Reza birth anniv. celebrated in Mashhad

    May 31, 2023 09:03

    With the arrival of Imam Reza's (PBUH) birth anniversary, the holy shrine of the Imam in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, is hosting thousands of pilgrims who have come to the city to celebrate the glorious occasion.

  • President Raeisi meets with Indonesian Shia Muslims

    President Raeisi meets with Indonesian Shia Muslims

    May 24, 2023 07:50

    Iranian President Seyyed Ebrahim Raeisi paid a visit to the Islamic Center of Jakarta and delivered an address to the Shia Muslims during his official visit to Indonesia on Tuesday.