Muharram is what marks the start of Islamic New Year. The date of Muharram is determined by sighting of crescent moon in the ...

The first celebrative Islamic occasion of the glorious month of Shabaan is the birth-anniversary of the 3rd Infallible Imam and the 3rd descendant of the Holy Prophet (S.A.W) The second son of Imam ...

In Ladakh, thousands of people gathered in Kargil Town to observe Arbaeen-e-Hussaini, paying tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his 72 companions who were martyred in the Battle of Karbala ...

The Leader of the Islamic Revolution delivered a brief speech between the two prayers, highlighting the themes of Ziyarat Ashura pertaining to the importance of friendship with the friends of Imam ...

highlighting the themes of Ziyarat Ashura pertaining to the importance of friendship with the friends of Imam Hussain (pbuh) and enmity towards his enemies until the Day of Judgment.

which culminates at the spot where Hussein and his half-brother Imam Abbas were killed during the Battle of Karbala. Many view it as a reminder of the unity of the Shiite community through ...

KARBALA, Iraq (AP) — Millions of Shiite Muslims packed the streets of the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday on their annual pilgrim to mark the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, who ...

Arbaeen, one of Islam's holiest days, draws millions of Shia pilgrims to Karbala. Iran invests heavily in this pilgrimage ... memory of Hussein’s sacrifice alive. For Shia Muslims, Imam Hussain’s ...