Moharam
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Iran shrouded in black, respecting Muharram
With the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, Iran has been shrouded in black banners and hoardings in memory of Imam…
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Imam Hussain welcomes more than 20 million Muslims
Shia pilgrims converged in the holy city of Karbala to pay tribute to Imam Hussain on the occasion on Arbaeen which marks the end of a 40-day…
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Islamic cities clad in black paying homage to Imam Hussain
Shiʿi Muslims observe the first 10 days of Muḥarram month (the period during which the tragic battle of Karbala occurred) by arranging mourning…