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Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals

Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.

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Pakistani Hindus join Shiite Muslims in Muharram observances honoring Imam Hussein

Some members of Pakistan’s Hindu community take part in Muharram traditions alongside Shiite Muslims in the port city or Karachi, reflecting a long-standing reverence for Imam Hussein that crosses religious boundaries

The Independent UK

Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura

Shiite Muslims in the U.S. and worldwide have been observing a period of mourning leading to the day of Ashoura, which marks the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad

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Iran and Lebanon’s Shiite Muslims mark poignant holy day of Ashfoura as war rages

The holy day of Ashoura symbolizes sacrifice and martyrdom – which holds special significance for many this year after months of conflict

The Independent UK

Tyre in southern Lebanon marks Muharram holy month after destruction from Israel-Hezbollah war

Iman Dilbani weeps during a religious sermon in Tyre, Lebanon, wearing a yellow scarf to honor her son killed fighting for Hezbollah

The Independent UK

Hezbollah supporters gather at Nasrallah’s grave for Ashoura, in photos

Hezbollah supporters gathered Wednesday at the grave of former leader Hassan Nasrallah in Beirut to hear a speech by Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Qassem marking Ashoura, when Shiite Muslims commemorate Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.

The Independent UK

US envoy satisfied with Lebanon's response to Hezbollah disarmament proposal

The latest Israel-Hezbollah conflict began a day after Hamas’ 7 October 2023 attack on southern Israel and intensified in September, leaving the Iran-backed group badly bruised and much of its political and military leadership dead.

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Photos of Shiite Muslims around the world celebrating Ashoura

Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith.

The Independent UK

Shiite neighborhoods in Damascus commemorate Ashoura quietly after Assad's ouster

Shiite rituals for Ashoura in Damascus have drastically changed after the fall of Syria's former President Bashar Assad

The Independent UK

Indonesians Flock To Festival To Cast Mythical Effigies Out To Sea

Thousands flocked to a coastal town in western Indonesia Sunday to watch a clash between ornate mythical effigies before they are cast into the sea, in a centuries-old ritual born from a Shiite holy day of mourning.

International Business Times

Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashoura, marking the death of Imam Hussein

Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, while paying tribute to Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war has entered its 10th month and tensions heighten between Hezbollah and the Israeli military

The Independent UK

Isis claims rare mass shooting of Shia Muslims in Oman

Extremist group claims three of its fighters stormed a Shia mosque in Muscat

The Independent UK

Once everywhere, Saddam's image scrubbed from Baghdad

Iraqis and American Marines pulled down the statue of Saddam Hussein in Baghdad’s Firdos Square in April 2003 in an iconic moment in the U.S.-led invasion

The Independent UK

Kadhimi: Iraq Witnessing the Most Difficult Crises since 2003

Iraqi Prime Minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi on Saturday said that Iraq is witnessing one of the most difficult political crises since 2003, but affirmed determination to overcome it. “We keep no secret from our people that Iraq is passing through a political crisis that could be one of the most difficult…

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How Shiite Islam reached Tanzania, and Ashoura processions became an annual tradition

Each year, the largest contemporary Muslim pilgrimage takes place in Iraq to remember Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. Before the pandemic, this event reportedly drew more than 30 million people, but in recent years participation declined to more than 14 million. This procession from Najaf to Karbala, where Hussein…

The Independent UK

Shiite Muslims in Mideast mark solemn holy day of Ashorua

Millions of Shiite Muslims, from Iran to Afghanistan and Pakistan, are marking the festival of Ashoura

The Independent UK

In Baghdad's Sadr City, cleric's support underpins protests

Residents of the impoverished Baghdad suburb of Sadr City say they they support an influential Shiite cleric who called on thousands of his followers to storm Iraq's parliament

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Sisi Inaugurates Al-Hussein Mosque after Renovation

After 21 days of non-stop work, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi inaugurated the Imam Hussein Mosque in central Cairo.

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