Throughout the first ten days of the lunar month, numerous mourning rituals pay tribute to Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions, martyred in the tragic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Celebrated ...

In the late nineteenth century, Dacca (now Dhaka) stood as a thriving commercial and cultural centre of Bengal under British rule. At its heart lay the Old Town, a historic quarter of narrow winding ...

In Karachi, 6,368 police officials have been deployed in the city with snipers posted at main procession routes, according to a police spokesperson -- File photo KARACHI/LAHORE/QUETTA: The 9th of ...

As of yesterday, more than 1,800 Mawkib (voluntarily prepared stations) have been registered in Karbala. The Mawkibs are providing the pilgrims with services during the first decade of Muharram. In ...

The Battle of Karbala or Battle of 'Ashura in which Imam Hussain fought against an army from Kufa on Muharram 10, 61/October 10, 680 who were mercenary soldiers of Yazid b. Mu'awiya, the second ...

Shia pilgrims flocked to the Iraqi city of Karbala on Friday to mark the holy month of Muharram, snubbing calls to stay home as the coronavirus spreads. The pilgrimage was expected to be one of the ...

The Battle of Karbala, fought on the 10th of Muharram in 680 CE (61 AH), marks one of the most significant and sorrowful events in Islamic history. It was on this day that Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the ...

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds profound significance for Muslims around the world. This sacred month is marked by deep mourning and reflection, especially on the 10th day, ...

I was planning to write another article on Ashura and the great Karbala tragedy in a few days. But I could not wait any longer after hearing the appalling account of the significance of Ashura during ...

1598767999000A Shiite Muslim worshipper, wearing a protective face mask, attends a mourning ritual to commemorate martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein during the Islamic month of ...

New Delhi: Ashura, observed on the 10th day of Muharram, is one of the most significant days in the Islamic calendar. It holds deep religious, historical and spiritual importance for Muslims across ...

Muharram began on Sunday after the citing of moon on Saturday. It is observed for 10 days to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Husain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. Majlis are held to pay tributes to ...