Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura worldwide

Millions of Muslims worldwide have commemorated Ashura, a remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Millions of Muslims attend mourning ceremonies to mark Tasu’a worldwide

Millions of Muslims are attending mourning ceremonies across Iran and other countries to mark Tasu’a, which precedes Ashura, the day of the martrydom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Ashura gatherings and ceremonies to be held at Imam Khomeini’s holy shrine

Imam Khomeini: Weeping over Imām Hussein (‘a)’s martyrdom is to revive the sense that a minor group ...

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Imam Khomeini Asserted on Genuine Message of Ashura

The founder of the Islamic Republic used to say the holy months of Muharram and Safar have kept Islam alive and advised preachers to promote genuine teachings during this period.

Imam Khomeini: Imām Hussein with a few people sacrificed everything he had for Islam.

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Keeping Moharram and Ashura culture alive from Imam Khomeini's point of view

Imam's residence in holy city of Najaf turns into historic site, draws attention of scholars and ...

The house in which founder of Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Khomeini resided about 14 years in exile in the holy city of Najaf has turned into a historical site.