Observed by Muslims worldwide, the Day of Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) at the Battle of Karbala on Muharram 10, 61 AH (October 10, 680). This event continues to inspire Shia ...

Muslims around the world will celebrate the holiday of Ashura, an Islamic holiday that commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, at Karbala. The holiday ...

Mourning processions held nationwide on Sunday concluded peacefully, as citizens across Pakistan honoured the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions. In Lahore, the main ...

The Battle of Karbala, fought on the 10th of Muharram in 680 CE (61 AH), marks one of the most significant and sorrowful events in Islamic history. It was on this day that Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the ...

Ashura, the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, is among the holiest days on the Shi'ite calendar. It is a day of mourning marked by dramatic displays of passion and faith by Shi'a -- including ...

Apart from the tragic incident of Karbala, the holy day of Ashura stands as one of the most virtuous and significant days in Islamic history, said the chief adviser. Yunus said it is narrated in the ...

A boy with his body painted black portrays a jinn — ATTA KENARE Once a year, in central Iran's city of Noosh Abad, men don warrior costumes and children portray supernatural beings to usher in one of ...

This initiative focuses on creating handmade crafts that reflect the spirit of Ashura, specifically designed for young pilgrims visiting the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala. These crafts ...

(The Conversation) — Tens of millions of Shiite Muslims from around the world will visit Iraq on Sept. 10 this year to see the shrines of Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his brother Abbas ...