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Iranpress: Muharram mourning; What Iran is known for

Muharram mourning; What Iran is known for

Sunday, 23 July 2023 13:17

Iran (IP) - Iran, as a major Shia country, marks the start of the month of Muharram during which Iranians mourn the martyrdom of the anniversary of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and the third Shia Imam, Hussain ibn Ali.

Iranpress: Islamic Movement in Nigeria holds burial for 6 Shia Muslims killed by Army

Islamic Movement in Nigeria holds burial for 6 Shia Muslims killed by Army

Thursday, 11 August 2022 09:36

Nigeria (IP) – The Islamic Movement in Nigeria has organized funeral prayer and burials on Tuesday and Wednesday for the 6 Shia Muslims murdered by the combined troops of Soldiers and Police during Ashura peaceful processions in Zaria on Monday.

Iranpress: Iraqis hold Ashura rituals in Khanaqin

Iraqis hold Ashura rituals in Khanaqin

Tuesday, 09 August 2022 15:36

Khanaqin (IP) - People of Iraq, mostly Shia in the city of Khanaqin in eastern Diyala Governorate, observed Ashura processions.

Iranpress: Musilms in London hold Ashura processions

Musilms in London hold Ashura processions

Tuesday, 09 August 2022 11:37

London (IP) - The mourning rituals of Muharram and commemorating Imam Hussain's (AS) martyrdom were held in London with the participation of Muslims.

Iranpress: Sham-e Ghariban rituals in Iran marked by candle-lighting

Sham-e Ghariban rituals in Iran marked by candle-lighting

Tuesday, 09 August 2022 00:21

Tehran (IP) - The mourning ceremony of “Sham-e-Ghariban”, an event marked on the eleventh night of Muharram following the day of Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) was held all over Iran, with Shias lamenting the tragedies that befell the Ahl-ul-Bayt.

Iranpress: Ashura: Imam Hussain (AS) revival of Islam

Ashura: Imam Hussain (AS) revival of Islam

Monday, 08 August 2022 16:39

Iran (IP) - The uprising of Imam Hussain (AS) was to establish the truth and revive the religion of God. The prayer of Imam Hussain in the afternoon of Ashura gave the message to all Muslims must keep the rituals of religion alive, especially prayer.

Iranpress: Ashura mourning ritual underway across Iran

Ashura mourning ritual underway across Iran

Monday, 08 August 2022 08:40

Ashura mourning rituals are underway all across Iran to commemorate the third Shia Imam's martyrdom anniversary.

Iranpress: Philosophy of Imam Hussain

Philosophy of Imam Hussain's uprising

Thursday, 04 August 2022 17:23

Iran (IP) - Revival of authentic and pure Islam and removing the heresy from the religion of the Holy Prophet Mohammad (pbuh) was the main philosophy behind Imam Hussain's uprising and the cause of the Karbala incident.

Iranpress: Work of calligraphy unveiled in mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (PBUH)

Work of calligraphy unveiled in mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein (PBUH)

Wednesday, 03 August 2022 17:00

Tehran (IP) - A group of Iranian cinema and theater artists attended a mourning ceremony for the third Shia Imam, Imam Hussein (PBUH), bringing back his sacrifices on the day of Ashura.

Iranpress: Iran mourns for third Shia Imam on occasion of Arba

Iran mourns for third Shia Imam on occasion of Arba'een

Sunday, 26 September 2021 23:20

Arbaeen mourning ceremonies will be held throughout the Islamic Republic of Iran, commemorating the 40th day of martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).

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