Thursday, 19 August 2021 (YJC)_Millions of Muslims across the world observe Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Peace be upon Him).
Wednesday, 18 August 2021 (YJC)_ The leader of Lebanon’s resistance movement Hezbollah says the US failure in Afghanistan shows that Washington’s foreign policies are miscalculated and ignorant.
Saturday, 05 September 2020_Amnesty International has denounced Bahraini authorities over mistreatment of Shia inmates during the lunar calendar month of Muharram, the 10th day of which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
Wedesnday, 19 August 2020 (YJC)_ as the sign of the beginning of Muharram, the largest flag of Iran will be raised in Taleghani Park of Tehran to express a symbolic massage.
TEHRAN, Sept 01 - The flag of Imam Hossein’s (PBUH) Holy Shrine, in Karbala of Iraq, was changed during a ceremony with thousands of the Imam’s lovers attended.
TEHRAN, September 30 - Millions of mournful Shiite Muslims have taken to the streets and mosques across Iran and other parts of the world to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred along with his family and companions some 14 centuries ago.
TEHRAN, September 18 - Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyed Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony Sunday night on the 6th day of the lunar Hijri month of Muharram.
TEHRAN, September 14 - Reports coming out of Saudi Arabia said Saudi troops have attacked tents set up in the kingdom’s Shia-populated Qatif region in preparation for the mourning rituals during the lunar month of Muharram.
TEHRAN, October 10- Iranian Intelligence Minister Seyyed Mahmoud Alavi has said several terrorist plots were thwarted during the holy month of Muharram.
TEHRAN, October 5 - Several campaigns aiming to clean up streets from trashes got underway during the first 10 days of the mourning month of Muharram, starting September 22, across Iran.
TEHRAN, September 30 - Imam Hussain was a 7th century revolutionary leader who led the Battle of Karbala against the corrupt government of tyrant of the time, Yazid, for the social justice of his people. He and his family members were martyred on the 10th day of Muharram over 1,400 years ago.
TEHRAN, September 30 - Iranians are preparing for the biggest mourning processions of the month of Muharram in the Islamic lunar calendar on Saturday and Sunday (Tasua'a and Ashura mourning ceremonies).
TEHRAN, September 25 - The Commander of IRGC Ground Forces, Brigadier General Pakpour, recounted that Muharram security drill began early on Sunday in Iranian NW counties.
TEHRAN, YJC. Ali Salahvarzi is a chemist from Khorramabad, Luristan, Iran who lives in the US. Every year he leaves the state to take part in the Muharram mourning ceremony held with special rituals in his hometown.
TEHRAN, YJC. Nakhl-gardani is a rite for the remembrance of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom. A huge wooden structure, covered with black cloth, is carried around town as a representation of the Imam’s body which took 40 days before it was brought back to Kerbala and burreid.
TEHRAN, YJC. Mourners mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussain by burning tents as a ritual remembrance of his family's sufferings after he was martyred and their tents set on fire.