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Millions Gather in Iraq’s Karbala to Mourn Ashura + Video

Sat Oct 24, 2015 17:44:08

Millions of Shia Muslims pack Iraq’s holy city of Karbala to mark Ashura to mourn the martyrdom of the Prophet Mohammad’s (PBUH) grandson, Imam Hussein (AS), Al-Alam News Network reports.

Millions of Iranians Commemorate Ashura Nationwide + Video

Sat Oct 24, 2015 14:02:00

Millions of Iranians staged nationwide rituals on Saturday to commemorate Ashura, a day of mourning for the martyrdom of the third Imam of Shiite Muslims, Hussein ibn Ali (AS).

ISIS Claimed Responsibility for Attack to Husseiniya in Saudi Arabia

Sat Oct 17, 2015 10:13:02

At least five people have reportedly been killed after a Daesh Takfiri militant opened fire on a group of Shia Muslims attending a religious mourning ceremony in eastern Saudi Arabia.

Saudi Arabia Arrests Key Suspects in Attack against Shia

Tue Nov 25, 2014 13:10:55

Saudi Arabia arrested four people suspected of being the key figures behind an attack on Shia Muslims earlier this month, a security official said, adding that the attacks are believed to have been ordered by Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) terrorist group.

Thousands Attend Burial of Shiite Martyrs in Saudi + Video

Sat Nov 8, 2014 14:56:44

Thousands of mourners joined Friday the funeral of eight people killed during an unprecedented rampage against minority Shiites in Saudi Arabia's Eastern Province.

At the funeral of eight Shiite mourners killed in al-Dalwah Hosseiniya people ask Who is Responsible for killing Shiites in Saudi Arabia?

Fri Nov 7, 2014 21:55:10

Although Saudi authorities have accused al-Qaeda militants for a recent attack against a group of Shia Muslims participating in a ceremony marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in Eastern Province, but people say culture of sectarianism paved the way for the shooting.

At least Five Martyred as Terrorists Attack Shia Mourners in Saudi Arabia

Wed Nov 5, 2014 10:02:21

At Least five Shia mourners were martyred and several others were injured late Monday as masked gunmen attacked the Hussayniyah of al-Mustafa in the Eastern province of Saudi Arabia.

More than 100 killed and Injured in Baghdad Blasts

Mon Nov 3, 2014 10:02:42

Two car bomb blasts targeting Shiites in Baghdad ahead of the major Ashura religious commemorations killed at least 19 people on Sunday.

55 killed in Suicide Blast at Pakistan-India Border

Sun Nov 2, 2014 22:05:15

A suicide bomber killed at least 55 people Sunday at the main Pakistan-India border crossing, the blast tearing through crowds of spectators leaving after the colorful daily ceremony to close the frontier.

Baghdad Blast Targeting Shiites kills at least 13

Sun Nov 2, 2014 20:38:13

A car bomb blast targeting Shiites in Baghdad ahead of the major Ashura religious commemorations killed at least 13 people on Sunday, security and medical officials said.

Pilgrims Gather in the Karbala to Mark Ashura + VIDEO

Sun Nov 2, 2014 17:24:10

Shiite pilgrims gathered in area between two holy shrines, prophet Mohammed's grandson Imam Hussein shrine and his half-brother's Imam Abbas(PBUH).

In pictures: Millions of pilgrims walk toward Karbala

Sat Dec 21, 2013 20:52:12

Muslim pilgrims from all around the world head to the historic city of Karbala to take part in the Arbaeen religious ceremony which marks the 40th day after martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed's grandson, Imam Hussein (PBUH).

Day of Arba’een; 6,000 Iraqi groups ready to host pilgrims

Mon Dec 9, 2013 12:27:22

More than 6,000 Shia groups have announced that they are ready to welcome pilgrims on the traditional walking ceremony of Day of Arba'een in Iraq.

Good Vs. Evil; Touching Ashura ritual practiced in Iran

Mon Nov 18, 2013 12:07:55

Every year Iranians in central city of Kashan hold the traditional ceremony of ‘Kheime Koubi’ which is a theatre demonstrating story of Imam Hussein (PBUH) martyrdom in the Iraqi land of Karbala, played by the locals.

Israeli fighter jets violate Lebanese airspace: Army

Fri Nov 15, 2013 13:15:56

Seven Israeli warplanes have violated the Lebanese airspace just hours before Hezbollah leader Sayyed Hasan Nasrallah made one of his rare public appearances.

Bahrain suppresses Shia mourners in Ashura rituals

Fri Nov 15, 2013 09:12:32

Bahraini security forces have stepped up crackdown on religious ceremonies held in the tiny kingdom in the Islamic month of Muharram.

Iraq bomb blasts kill 40 as millions mark Ashura

Thu Nov 14, 2013 17:59:18

Attacks against Shiites, including a suicide bombing that ripped through a religious procession, killed at least 40 people in Iraq Thursday despite massive security deployed for one of the holiest days of their faith.

In Picture: Millions of Muslims mark Ashura

Thu Nov 14, 2013 14:27:57

Muslims around the world mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in Ashura.

Bombs rock Iraq, yet thousands make it to Karbala

Thu Nov 14, 2013 12:37:36

Two near-simultaneous bombings against a Shia procession tent south of Baghdad have left at least eight people dead and dozens wounded, officials said.

Two million pilgrims mass in Iraq's Karbala for Ashura: video

Wed Nov 13, 2013 20:06:00

Iraqi provincial authorities expect two million Iraqi and foreign pilgrims will have visited the holy city of Karbala in the 10 days leading up to Ashura, with all of the city's hotels fully booked.