Shia Muslims

  • Afghan couples marry in mass wedding to promote Islamic culture

    Afghan couples marry in mass wedding to promote Islamic culture

    Mar 12, 2023 02:43

    The 15th of Shaban, a month in the Islamic calendar, marks the birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance), the last Shias' Imam. It is one of the most celebrated occasions in Afghanistan and the rest of the Islamic world. It is an occasion when most marriages take place. In one of the festivities, more than 30 couples tied the knot in a mass wedding in Kabul.

  • Birthday anniv. of Imam Mahdi celebrated in Tehran

    Birthday anniv. of Imam Mahdi celebrated in Tehran

    Mar 08, 2023 05:07

    Millions of people celebrated the auspicious birth anniversary of the Promised Savior, Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance), in the Iranian capital city of Tehran.

  • Pakistanis mark Imam Mahdi’s birth anniversary

    Pakistanis mark Imam Mahdi’s birth anniversary

    Mar 08, 2023 09:17

    They lit up the sky with fireworks. This is one of the main traditions in Pakistan when it comes to marking the birth anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's (SAWA) 12th infallible successor, Imam Mahdi (may God hasten his reappearance).

  • Nigerians celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi

    Nigerians celebrate birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi

    Mar 08, 2023 04:56

    Followers and supporters of Ahlulbayt (Prophet Mohammad’s household) in Nigeria have celebrated the birth anniversary of the last Shia Muslims’ Imam, Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance).

  • Birthday anniv. of Imam Mahdi celebrated in Yerevan

    Birthday anniv. of Imam Mahdi celebrated in Yerevan

    Mar 08, 2023 04:47

    The Birthday anniversary of Imam Mahdi, the 12th Imam of Shia Muslims (May God hasten his reappearance) was celebrated in the Blue Mosque of Yerevan with the presence of the Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran to Armenia.

  • Imam Mahdi's birth anniv. celebrated in Istanbul

    Imam Mahdi's birth anniv. celebrated in Istanbul

    Mar 08, 2023 04:06

    People celebrated the auspicious birth anniversary of the Promised Savior, Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance), in the Turkish capital city of Istanbul.

  • Auspicious birth anniv. of Imam Mahdi, celebrated in Kashmir

    Auspicious birth anniv. of Imam Mahdi, celebrated in Kashmir

    Mar 08, 2023 03:53

    On the occasion of the auspicious birth anniversary of Imam Mahdi (May God hasten his reappearance) several ceremonies were held in the Indian-controlled Kashmir region.

  • Observances of the blessed 15th eve of Sha’ban

    Observances of the blessed 15th eve of Sha’ban

    Mar 07, 2023 12:12

    Here we present you in brief the observances of this night of Sha’ban, especially in view of the eve of the blessed birth anniversary of the 12th and Last Infallible Imam, the eagerly awaited Mahdi al-Qa’em (AS), who will reappear in the end times to fill the earth with peace, prosperity, and justice by cleansing it of all vestiges of oppression and corruption.

  • Imam Sajjad & the power of prayers

    Imam Sajjad & the power of prayers

    Feb 26, 2023 07:16

    Today on the 5th of Sha’ban we are basking the blessings of the birthday of the survivor of the heartrending tragedy of Karbala, Imam Ali ibn al-Husain Zain al-Abedin (PBUH) – also known as Sajjad for his sincere acts of worship.

  • Hazrat Abbas, the resplendent moon

    Hazrat Abbas, the resplendent moon

    Feb 25, 2023 13:56

    Today is the birthday of a very special person. He was none other than the valiant standard-bearer of the immortal epic of Karbala. We have prepared for you an exclusive programme on this heroic personality at whose shrine millions flock, and salute him with the words “Ya Bab al-Murad” which means O’ Gateway of Boons. He was none other than Abu’l-Fazl Abbas (AS), the valiant son of the Commander of the Faithful Imam Ali ibn Abi Taleb (AS) and the brother of Imam Husain (AS).