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Mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein's martyrdom held in Zanjan
Sep 12, 2019 18:30Zanjan (IP) - Large groups of people mourned for the Martyrdom of Imam Hussain on the 12th day of Muharram at Husseiniah Aazam in Zanjan, northwestern Iran.
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Ashura dusking, but the story of Karbala is eternal
Sep 10, 2019 20:52Sham-e Ghariban refers to the evening of the Muharram10 (i.e. the Day of A'shura ) when Shias mourn and lament the martyrdom of Imam Hossein (AS) and the tribulations and tragedies that befell the Ahl al-Bayt (AS) It takes place in every corner of Iran and the world, and is commemorated with special and unique rituals. Some of the related rituals include setting fire to symbolic tents (that represent the tents of the camp of Imam Hossein (AS) burned by the enemies and lighting candles.
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'Tuwairij run' takes place in Holy city of Karbala, Iraq
Sep 10, 2019 14:44Muharram mourning ceremonies for the Chief of Martyrs, Aba Abdollah al-Hussein (AS), including Tuwairij run held in the Holy Iraqi city of Karbala.
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Nigerian police open fire on Imam Hussein mourners, 12 martyred
Sep 10, 2019 14:35The Nigerian security forces opened fire on Ashura mourners in Kaduna state this morning Sept 10, 2019, killing at least 12 people.
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A number of pilgrims feared dead or injured in Karbala, Iraq
Sep 10, 2019 18:05The Iraqi Ministry of Health said dozens of pilgrims were feared dead or injured on Tuesday after a building collapsed during A'shura commemorations in Iraq's holy city of Karbala.
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Imam Hussain lovers marking A'shura
Sep 10, 2019 09:24Iranians from all walks of life, even non-Muslims are observing A'shura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
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Palestinian Issue main pillar within Islamic world: Nasrallah
Sep 10, 2019 12:41Hezbullah Secretary General said the Palestinian issue is the main pillar within the Islamic world and in the confrontation against the US-Israeli scheme and Palestinians will defend their cause and holy sites.
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World Shia Muslims observe Ashura, Karbala mourning in black
Sep 10, 2019 11:16Millions of Shia Muslims across the world observe the mourning rituals to mark Ashura.
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People of Alborz attend Tasu'a mourning ceremony
Sep 09, 2019 18:00People from all walks of life in the Alborz Province city of Semnan are taking part in the mourning processions and rituals of Tasu'a on the 9th day of Muharram, and on the eve of Ashura.
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Tasu'a mourning ceremony held in Bandar Abbas
Sep 09, 2019 09:48Bandar Abbas (IP) - Tasu'a mourning ceremony has been held in the port city of Bandar Abbas, the provincial centre of southern Hormozgan province.