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Iranpress: Gas blast in Karbala near holy shrines leaves casualties

Gas blast in Karbala near holy shrines leaves casualties

Friday, 28 July 2023 19:37

Karbala (IP) - Several people were reportedly injured in a gas explosion due to a power glitch in an electric generator near the holy shrine of Imam Hossein in the Iraqi city of Karbala on Friday.

Iranpress: Muslim in London march on occasion of Ashura

Muslim in London march on occasion of Ashura

Friday, 28 July 2023 19:02

London (IP) - Thousands of Shia Muslims joined in a great march in London on Friday to commemorate Ashura, the day when Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shiite Imam, was martyred with his 72 loyal companions.

Iranpress: People in Tajikistan marks Ashura

People in Tajikistan marks Ashura

Friday, 28 July 2023 18:48

Dushanbe (IP) - The people in Tajikistan in a gathering to mark Ashura observed mourning rituals for Imam Hussain (AS) and his martyrs' companions of Karbala. Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram. In 61 AH (October 10, 680 CE), Imam Hussein (AS) and his true companions were martyred in the battle against the army of then-time tyrant Yazid I, led by 'Umar b. Sa'd.

Iranpress: Ashura Procession held in Nigeria

Ashura Procession held in Nigeria

Friday, 28 July 2023 17:42

Bauchi (IP)- Thousands of mourners took to the streets of many Nigerian cities and villages to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), grandson of the holy Prophet of Islam (PBUH).

Iranpress: People observe Ashura noon prayer across Iran

People observe Ashura noon prayer across Iran

Friday, 28 July 2023 15:27

Tehran (IP) - The people mourning for Imam Hussain (AS) on Ashura, the anniversary of his martyrdom, performed the noon prayers of Ashura across the country.

Iranpress: Yemenis commemorate Imam Hussain at noon of Ashura

Yemenis commemorate Imam Hussain at noon of Ashura

Friday, 28 July 2023 14:17

Sanaa (IP) - People of Yemen in the capital of Sanaa and other cities like Taiz, hold massive rallies on Ashura Day to commemorate Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions who were martyred at the battle of Karbala.

Iranpress: Ankara; People show grief on Ashura night

Ankara; People show grief on Ashura night

Friday, 28 July 2023 12:39

Ankara (IP) – The people in Ankara of Türkiye, including the Iranian nationals living there, hold mourning rituals in commemoration of Imam Hussain's (AS) martyrdom on Ashura day.

Iranpress: VIDEO: Noon of Ashura mourning rituals across Iran

VIDEO: Noon of Ashura mourning rituals across Iran

Friday, 28 July 2023 12:07

Tehran (IP) - Iran in all cities with the massive presence of black-clad mourners are mourning for Imam Hussain (A.S) at noon of Ashura.

Iranpress: Ashura mourning procession in eastern Uganda

Ashura mourning procession in eastern Uganda

Friday, 28 July 2023 11:43

Kibuku (IP) - Shiites and Imam Hussain's followers in eastern Uganda participated in the Ashura mourning procession.

Iranpress: Ashura mourning rituals observed in UK

Ashura mourning rituals observed in UK's Islamic Centre

Friday, 28 July 2023 09:59

UK (IP) - People in London held mourning rituals on Ashura Day and the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions.

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