Shia Muslims

  • Blast occurs in a mosque in Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province

    Blast occurs in a mosque in Afghanistan’s Baghlan Province

    Oct 13, 2023 14:46

    A deadly blast has left a number of casualties in a mosque belonging to the Shia Muslims in Pul-e-Khumri, the provincial capital of north Afghanistan's Baghlan province.

  • Top Iranian general hopes for Muslim unity inspired by teachings of Prophet

    Top Iranian general hopes for Muslim unity inspired by teachings of Prophet

    Oct 02, 2023 13:57

    In a congratulatory message to his Muslim counterparts on the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny), Chief of Staff of the Iranian Armed Forces Major General Mohammad Baqeri expressed hope for strong unity among Islamic nations across the world.

  • One year after attack on education center in Kabul

    One year after attack on education center in Kabul

    Oct 02, 2023 13:12

    A year ago, a horrific attack hit the Kaj Education Center in the west of Kabul, killing dozens of people and wounding more than a hundred. Most of the victims were students from the Shia Hazara community, who have been repeatedly targeted by the Daesh Takfiri terrorist group.

  • Muslims mark Arba’een as annual pilgrimage to Karbala attracts millions

    Muslims mark Arba’een as annual pilgrimage to Karbala attracts millions

    Sep 06, 2023 08:01

    Muslims commemorate Arba’een as millions flock to Iraq to participate in the Arba’een march, the largest annual public gathering in the world.

  • Shia Muslims in Denmark condemn desecration of holy Qur'an

    Shia Muslims in Denmark condemn desecration of holy Qur'an

    Jul 31, 2023 13:12

    As Shia Muslims around the world express grief over the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) at Karbala, the Shia Muslim community in Denmark has used the occasion to also vent its anger at the recent wave of sacrilegious acts against the holy Qur'an across Scandinavia.

  • 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.

  • The great sacrifice that immortalized humanitarian values

    The great sacrifice that immortalized humanitarian values

    Jul 28, 2023 15:21

    Condolences to you all on the anniversary of the poignant Day of Ashura, the day when the most bloodcurdling ever tragedy in history occurred, whose scars still pain our hearts, and whose heroic dimensions continue to inspire us to strive for peace and justice in society by standing steadfastness against all kinds of oppressions and oppressors.

  • 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.