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Iranpress: Ashra procession held in Ghana

Ashra procession held in Ghana

Monday, 08 August 2022 18:20

Ghana (IP) - Shia people in Accra, capital of the Republic of Ghana, joined in hundreds to their counterparts in the world to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).

Iranpress: Tehran marks Imam Hussain

Tehran marks Imam Hussain's martyrdom

Monday, 08 August 2022 17:48

Tehran (IP) - Every year, with the advent of Muharram month, wearing black, Iran unanimously mourns for Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam, and his loyal companies and household.

Iranpress: Iranians hold Ashura mourning rituals

Iranians hold Ashura mourning rituals

Monday, 08 August 2022 13:31

Tehran (IP) - Iranian across the country, from all walks of life, hold mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein's martyrdom in Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram month.

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: Ensign Erecting, Ensign Carrying rituals in Khorasan

Ensign Erecting, Ensign Carrying rituals in Khorasan

Saturday, 06 August 2022 18:39

Southern Khorasan (IP) - Imam Hussain (AS) and Ashura culture have been mingled with the Iranian nation's life and manifested in the customs, beliefs, proverbs, music, poetry, generation after generation.

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.

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Iran's Police voice readiness to help mourners

Thursday, 04 August 2022 11:51

Tehran (IP) - Iran’s Police Spokesperson who has been speaking at the press conference said that Iran's Police are fully ready to provide necessary services to the residents during the morning ceremonies in the upcoming days.

Iranpress: Fatima Masumah (AS) shrine hosts Imam Hussein pilgrims

Fatima Masumah (AS) shrine hosts Imam Hussein pilgrims

Tuesday, 02 August 2022 10:02

Qom (IP) - The holy Shrine of 'Fatima Masumah' (AS) in the holy city of Qom has been covered in black since the beginning of the month of Muharram; Every year, the holy shrine host Iranian and foreign Hosseini pilgrims day and night.

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'Ghadir to Ashoura' event held in Imam Reza shrine

Thursday, 28 July 2022 16:02

Mashhad (IP) - The international literary and artistic event of "Ghadir to Ashoura" was held in the Imam Reza shrine under the aegis of the Institute of Artistic Creations.

Iranpress: Resistance and struggles for freedom continue across globe

Resistance and struggles for freedom continue across globe

Thursday, 19 August 2021 18:26

Tehran (IP): Iranian Foreign Minister said that resistance to oppression and struggles for freedom continue across the globe.

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