Ashura
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Ashura: Timeless Symbol of Truth, Justice, Resistance
Ashura represents the enduring conflict between truth and falsehood, embodying the legacy of Imam Hussein (AS), whose sacrifice continues to…
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Ashura commemorated worldwide: millions of shia Muslims pay tribute to imam Hussein's martyrdom
Millions of Shia Muslims around the globe gathered to mark the sacred occasion of Ashura, a commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the…
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Iranians hold traditional torch relay rite to commemorate epic battle of Karbala
The annual torch relay rite of the Najafis living in Qom, Iran, takes place every year on the 8th, 9th, and 10th nights of Muharram.
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Tasht-Gozari: a solemn commemoration of sacrifice
Every year during the lunar month of Muharram, the Iranian people and millions of other Shia Muslims across the globe gather at shrines and mosques…
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Hosseini infants iconic ceremony held worldwide
In remembrance of Ali Asghar (AS), the six-month-old newborn child of Imam Hussein (AS), who was the youngest person murdered in the Battle of…
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Opera puppet show puts Ashura tragedy on stage in Tehran
Director Behruz Gharibpur is restaging the Ashura opera puppet show with his Aran Theater Troupe at Vahdat Hall in Tehran.
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Muslims across the world mark Ashura with mourning rituals
Shiite Muslims commemorated the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, also known as Ashura, which marks the anniversary of the martyrdom…
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Iranian Muslims observed Ashura
Millions of Iranians across the country observed Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), to remind the world…