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Tehran, IRNA — Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni said the Arbaeen pilgrimage is a religious and international event that ...
While the first three parts of the series explored the history of Shiite Islam and how the lack of an earthly imam formed ...
Each year, the thick, porridge-like soup is made in a large, communal pot with sometimes dozens of cooks taking part in the ...
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The red sky of Muharram
Muharram returns each year to strip away the illusions. To force a reckoning. It is a mirror, held up to every nation, every ...
TEHRAN—Sistan-Baluchestan people are famous for their hospitality. Every year, as Arbaeen approaches, they prepare to welcome ...
Azadars from various districts of Kashmir valley participated in the 11th Muharram procession held in the central Kashmir ...
The holy day is when Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The annual pilgrimage is one of the largest religious events in the Shiite world.
Shia Muslims in Kalaburagi observe Muharram with religious fervor, including processions and rituals to mourn Imam Hussain's ...
The 100-feet-high Tazia - a miniature replica of the tomb of Imam Hussain - collapsed during a Muharram procession in ...
Massive panic was created among the thousands gathered for the procession. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident.