Muharram

Art of Devotion: Isfahan's Artisans Create Breathtaking Chain Mail, Kolah Khud for Religious Rituals

In the ancient city of Isfahan, Iran, a centuries-old tradition of artisanal craftsmanship is revived in the making of intricate chain mail and…

Iranians Mark Muharram 10 with Unique Rituals to Commemorate Martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS)

Muharram unifies Iranian society

The month of Muharram has brought Iranians together, transcending cultural and religious divides.

Arbaeen brings millions of Muslims to Iraqi city of Karbala

Millions of Muslims from all over the world have convened in Iraq's Karbala, where Imam Hossein was martyred, as part of the Arba'een pilgrimage.…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

Iranian mothers pay tribute to Hazrat Ali Asghar

Iranian mothers participated in "Hazrat Ali-Asghar" mourning ceremonies nationwide while bringing their unweaned babies clad in green and white…

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…

Tash-Gozari; symbol of Imam Hussain's liberality

The ritual of Tash-Gozari is one of the oldest Islamic rites that a large number of Iran's Azeri Turks practice it as the symbol of the beginning…

The night of the oppressed held in Iran

The night of Ashura, marking the anniversary of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom, in Iran is called Shaam-e Ghariban, meaning “the night of the oppressed”.…

Blood donation movement in Muharram

Since the beginning of Muharram, more than 1,800 people in Isfahan province have participated in the blood donation movement to show their faith…

Ashura rituals in pictures

The 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, marks the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (PBUH), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, along with 72 loyal…

Mourning days of Tasu’a and Ashura arrived

Tasu’a and Ashura,holding great historical religious significance, are solemn days observed by Muslims on the 9th and 10th of Muharram respectively.

Nationwide lockdown brought into effect

In an effort to curb the highly contagious Delta variant, Iranian authorities have imposed a six-day nationwide lockdown from August 16 lasting…

Muharram mourning rituals in place observing safety protocols

Iranian health officials urged people to observe health and safety protocols and practice social distancing during Muharram mourning rituals,…

Isfahan clothed in black respecting Muharram

Emphasizing that mourning ceremonies of Muharram will be held in conformity with instructions issued by the National Task Force Against Coronavirus,…