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Iranpress: Sham-e Ghariban rituals in Yazd

Sham-e Ghariban rituals in Yazd's historical complex

Tuesday, 09 August 2022 10:16

Yazd (IP) - The mourning ceremony of "Sham-e-Ghariban" was held in the historic Amir-Chakhmaq Complex of Yazd with the presence of mourners.

Iranpress: People in Niger commemorate Ashura

People in Niger commemorate Ashura

Tuesday, 09 August 2022 09:32

Niamey (IP) - Shia minority in the Niger Republic commemorated Ashura rituals in Niamey, the capital of the West African country.

Iranpress: Night of Ashura mourning rituals in Tehran

Night of Ashura mourning rituals in Tehran

Monday, 08 August 2022 11:19

Tehran (IP) - People from all walks of life in Tehran capital city of Iran, commemorate Tasua in different districts of the city. More than 1,300 years ago, in 680 AD, Imam Hussein (AS), a grandson of Islam's Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his 72 companions were martyred in the Battle of Karbala, in southern Iraq, after fighting courageously for justice against the much larger army of the Umayyad caliph, Yazid I.

Iranpress: Muharram mourning rituals in Afghanistan among wave of blasts

Muharram mourning rituals in Afghanistan among wave of blasts

Monday, 08 August 2022 10:46

Kabul (IP) - People of Afghanistan observe Muharram mourning rituals regardless of the recent wave of terrorist attacks. Several people, including those mourning for Imam Hussain's Muharram rituals, were either martyred or wounded due to two blasts that happened on Friday and Saturday in Kabul.

Iranpress: Iranians commemorate day of Tasua, mourn for Imam Hussain(AS) in Tehran

Iranians commemorate day of Tasua, mourn for Imam Hussain(AS) in Tehran

Sunday, 07 August 2022 21:11

Tehran(IP)- Millions of Iranians in the Capital, Tehran, commemorate the day of Tasua in the holy shrines of Imamzadeh Ali Akbar(Chizar)(AS), Hazrat Abdol Azim Hassani(AS), mourn for Imam Hussain(AS), as the Shia Muslims in the whole world praise sacrifice by Abbas Ibn Ali(AS), Imam Hussain's brother at the battle of Karbala.

Iranpress: Iran

Iran's Leader attends 2nd night of Muharram mourning ceremony

Saturday, 06 August 2022 00:53

The leader of the Islamic Revolution attended the second night of the mourning ceremony of Imam Hussain (AS).

Iranpress: People of Khuzestan commemorates Karbala events at

People of Khuzestan commemorates Karbala events at 'Abbas Day' ritual

Friday, 05 August 2022 12:57

Ahvaz (IP) - People of Khuzestan province, southwestern Iran, observed 'Abbas Day' rituals in commemoration of Imam Hussein' (AS) brother Hazrat Abbas on the 7th day of Muharram month.

Iranpress: 20th World Imam Hussain Infants Assembly held across Iran

20th World Imam Hussain Infants Assembly held across Iran

Friday, 05 August 2022 10:54

Tehran (IP)- In commemoration of the youngest martyr of the Karbala and the son of Imam Hussain, Ali Asghar, the 20th World Imam Hussain Infants Assembly was held in Tehran along with the other major cities across Iran on the first Friday of Muharram month, August 5.

Iranpress: 6th Exhibition of Ashura Clothes wrapped up

6th Exhibition of Ashura Clothes wrapped up

Wednesday, 29 September 2021 18:38

Tehran (IP) - The 6th Exhibition of Ashura Clothes ended on Wednesday, September 29, introducing the nominees at Tehran's Vahdat Hall.

Iranpress: Ashura noon prayer held across Iran

Ashura noon prayer held across Iran

Thursday, 19 August 2021 15:42

Tehran (IP) - Ashura mourners throughout Islamic Iran performed the noon prayer of Ashura, marking the martyrdom anniversary of the master of the martyrs, Imam Hussein (AS).

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