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Iranpress: Minister stresses observing health protocols in Muharram rituals

Minister stresses observing health protocols in Muharram rituals

Sunday, 02 August 2020 17:38

Tehran (IP) - Interior Minister Abdolreza Rahmani-Fazli said at a session of the Social Council of Iran that all people should fully observe anti-coronavirus health protocols during Muharram rituals. 104/214

Iranpress: Mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein

Mourning ceremony for Imam Hussein's martyrdom held in Zanjan

Thursday, 12 September 2019 18:30

Zanjan (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.

Iranpress: Ashura dusking, but the story of Karbala is eternal

Ashura dusking, but the story of Karbala is eternal

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 20:52

Sham-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.

Iranpress: A number of pilgrims feared dead or injured in Karbala, Iraq

A number of pilgrims feared dead or injured in Karbala, Iraq

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 18:05

The 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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'Tuwairij run' takes place in Holy city of Karbala, Iraq

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 14:44

Muharram mourning ceremonies for the Chief of Martyrs, Aba Abdollah al-Hussein (AS), including Tuwairij run held in the Holy Iraqi city of Karbala.

Iranpress: Nigerian police open fire on Imam Hussein mourners, 12 martyred

Nigerian police open fire on Imam Hussein mourners, 12 martyred

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 14:35

The Nigerian security forces opened fire on Ashura mourners in Kaduna state this morning Sept 10, 2019, killing at least 12 people.

Iranpress: Palestinian Issue main pillar within Islamic world: Nasrallah

Palestinian Issue main pillar within Islamic world: Nasrallah

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 12:41

Hezbullah 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.

Iranpress: World Shia Muslims observe Ashura, Karbala mourning in black

World Shia Muslims observe Ashura, Karbala mourning in black

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 11:16

Millions of Shia Muslims across the world observe the mourning rituals to mark Ashura.

Iranpress: Imam Hussain lovers marking A

Imam Hussain lovers marking A'shura

Tuesday, 10 September 2019 09:24

Iranians 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).

Iranpress: People of Alborz attend Tasu

People of Alborz attend Tasu'a mourning ceremony

Monday, 09 September 2019 18:00

People 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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