The Council of Shi’ite Scholars of Afghanistan on July 26 published a declaration calling on mourners to scale back their activities during ceremonies to mark the start of Muharram, the first month of ...

The accident occurred at a major shrine where Shia pilgrims were marking the holy day of Ashura. Officials say another 100 ...

The association said the Shia community “will not accept the inclusion or use of a mechanical elephant” during the Ashura procession and urged the state government and local authorities to ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Happy Muharram! Muslims around the world have started observing the first month of the new Islamic year, known as Muharram. What ...

While majalis and processions will be allowed, they will be subject to SOPs to curb the spread of COVID-19 The Government of Pakistan on Thursday agreed to allow majalis and religious processions for ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a time of reflection and renewal for many Muslims around the world. As the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muharram holds deep ...

Lucknow's Muharram transcends religious boundaries, weaving Shia mourning rituals into the city's cultural fabric. Centuries of nawabi patronage and Sufi traditions have shaped unique practices, from ...

A delegation of Anglican priests visited a Shia place of worship in Lahore on Aug. 4 to send a clear message against sectarian violence ahead of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar ...

Muharram 2025 is expected to commence on June 27, 2025, subject to the sighting of the crescent moon. As the first month of the Islamic Hijri calendar, Muharram signifies the beginning of the Islamic ...

According to a relevant official, the trekkers converged on the sacred city over the course of these mourning days, which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a time of reflection and renewal for many Muslims around the world. As the ...