Shia Muslims

  • Arba'een, the world’s largest gathering

    Arba'een, the world’s largest gathering

    Oct 20, 2019 06:36

    As you know, yesterday on Saturday October 19, the world’s largest gathering was again successfully held in the holy city of Karbala, in Iraq, on the occasion of Arba’een, the 20th of the lunar month of Safar, to commemorate the anniversary of the traditional 40th day of mourning for the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).

  • Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the world gather in Karbala

    Millions of Arba'een pilgrims from around the world gather in Karbala

    Oct 18, 2019 06:01

    Millions of pilgrims, including a record number of Iranians, have gathered in Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to commemorate Arba’een, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (AS).

  • Nigerian forces attack Zakzaki supporters during Arba’een mourning rituals

    Nigerian forces attack Zakzaki supporters during Arba’een mourning rituals

    Oct 18, 2019 14:56

    Security forces in Nigeria have attacked the followers of Sheikh Ibrahim al-Zakzaky, the leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), during a religious procession in the capital, Abuja, arresting at least four people.

  • Mourning processions in the holy city of Karbala (2)

    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)

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.