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Iranpress: Millions of Shiites Worldwide Mourn for Imam Hussein (A.S) on Ashura

Millions of Shiites Worldwide Mourn for Imam Hussein (A.S) on Ashura

Thursday, 25 June 2026 09:52

On the day of Ashura, the climax of Muharram mourning processions, millions of Shia pilgrims from Iran and across the world mourn for Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his companions. Today is the tenth day of Muharram, Ashura, and the day of Imam Hussein's martyrdom in the battle of Karbala.

Iranpress: Hundreds of Youth Observe Ashura March in Abuja

Hundreds of Youth Observe Ashura March in Abuja

Sunday, 06 July 2025 21:02

In Nigeria, hundreds of Muslim youths in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, participated in the annual Ashura processions, marching through the main streets holding flags and banners that contain Ashura mourning messages.

Iranpress: Ashura Mourning Rituals Observed in Dakar, Senegal

Ashura Mourning Rituals Observed in Dakar, Senegal

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 21:35

DAKAR (IP) - The mourning rituals for the 10th of Muharram, known as Ashura, took place in central Dakar, Senegal, with hundreds of people from the Shiite community in attendance.

Iranpress: Ashura Mourning Ceremony in Johannesburg

Ashura Mourning Ceremony in Johannesburg

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 19:44

Johannesburg(IP) - Mourners have commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) at a special ceremony in Johannesburg.

Iranpress: Muslims Mark Ashura Mourning Ceremonies in New Delhi

Muslims Mark Ashura Mourning Ceremonies in New Delhi

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 15:44

New Delhi (IP) - Thousand of Shia Muslims mourn the Ashura and martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain (A.S.) with his companions at 'Shia Jama Masjid Kashmiri Gate' in New Delhi India on Wednesday, July 17, 2024.

Iranpress: Zakzaky: Islamic Revolution, Product of Imam Hussain

Zakzaky: Islamic Revolution, Product of Imam Hussain's Sacrifice

Wednesday, 17 July 2024 12:13

Abuja (IP) - The leader of the Islamic Movement in Nigeria, Sheikh Ibrahim Zakzaky has said that the resistance and successful Islamic Revolution led by Imam Khomeini is a legacy and product of Imam Hussain's sacrifice in Karbala.

Iranpress: Mourning ceremony for Lady Fatima held in Imam Reza Shrine

Mourning ceremony for Lady Fatima held in Imam Reza Shrine

Saturday, 16 December 2023 19:00

Mashhad (IP) - The people gathered in the holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) in Mashhad, northeastern Iran, to mourn for Lady Fatima (SA), and commemorate his martyrdom anniversary.

Iranpress: Podcast: From Iran-Yemen talks to national festival of Ashura songs

Podcast: From Iran-Yemen talks to national festival of Ashura songs

Sunday, 13 August 2023 18:08

This edition of Iran Press news headlines in the podcast includes the first meeting of the Iran-Yemen Joint Commission of Cooperation, Tehran condemning Terrorist attack in Syria, and Ashura mourning songs. 206

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Iran's Shiraz hosts national festival of Ashura songs

Sunday, 13 August 2023 09:50

Shiraz (IP) - As the third ten-day of Muharram month arrived, the national festival of Ashura mourning songs was held in Shiraz, the capital of Fars Province in the south of Iran.

Iranpress: Ta

Ta'zieh; What Iran is known for

Monday, 31 July 2023 15:17

Iran (IP) - Ta'zieh is based on the Ashura culture and the brave war and martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his faithful companions. It is a religious play dated back to the 9th-century.

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