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Iranpress: International Conference on Ashura Movement kicks off

International Conference on Ashura Movement kicks off

Monday, 01 June 2020 17:29

Tehran (IP) - International Conference on Ashura Movement and its impressions from the perspectives of Imam Khomeini is underway at Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini, south of Tehran in Behesht-e Zahra.

Iranpress: Photo: Arbaeen night in Karbala

Photo: Arbaeen night in Karbala

Saturday, 19 October 2019 09:08

Karbala (IP) - Pilgrims gathered in the holy city of Kerbala on the night before Arbaeen, the largest annual gathering of Muslims.

Iranpress: Resistance against enemy, symbol of Ashura school: Tehran Friday Prayer

Resistance against enemy, symbol of Ashura school: Tehran Friday Prayer

Friday, 13 September 2019 16:37

Tehran (IP) - Tehran Friday Prayer said that the only reaction our people have given to the global arrogance during sanctions is resistance, which is a symbol of Ashura school.

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: Imam Hussein, pivot of unity between Iran and Iraq: VP

Imam Hussein, pivot of unity between Iran and Iraq: VP

Thursday, 12 September 2019 09:34

Iran's First Vice President said Imam Hussein (AS) is the axis of unity and correlation between the Iraqi and Iranian nations.

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.

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