Millions set to mark martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH)

Shia Muslims across the world, including Iran, are set to mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad in Karbala, Iraq.

Hazrat Abbas (PBUH) displayed matchless sacrifice, insight and loyalty

The value of those martyred at Karbala is that they defended the sanctum of Truth in the most difficult conditions one can ever imagine.

Millions observe Ashura with mourning rituals

Millions of Iranians hold mourning processions across the country on Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.

Imam Khomeini commemorated Ashura in Neauphle Le Chateau

It has been recalled through a series of memoirs that a massive crowd of people had gathered around Imam Khomeini’s historic residence in Neauphle Le Chateau, on the outskirts of the French capital Paris, during days of Tasu’a and Ashura nearly four decades ago.

Millions of mourners mark Tasu’a across Iran

Iranians are attending mourning ceremonies in their millions across the country to mark Tasu’a, ahead of the day in history that witnessed the martyrdom of Shia Islam’s third Imam.

Millions stage mourning ceremonies in commemoration of Ashura

The Battle of Karbala between a small group of supporters and relatives of Imam Hussein and a larger military detachment from the forces of the Umayyad caliph represents the war as one between good and evil.

Faithful people marking Tasu’a worldwide

The occasion falls on the ninth day on the lunar month of Muharram. Shia Muslims have begun marking Tasu’a, the eve of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH), by holding mourning rituals the world over.

Tasu'a (9th day of Muharram)