Azadari News 1429 Hij

Two month & eight day-long Husseini mourning period culminates

HOLY SAMARRA, Iraq: With the observation of anniversary of martyrdom of Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Askary (AS) on Safar 8, the two month and eight day-long Husseini mourning period ended.

Photographic report of Ashura (1430 Hijree) commemoration from different countries

Ashura Arrivals - 10 jan

Husseini mourners pouring into Karbala for Ashura

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: To observe Ashura – the tenth day of Moharram when Al-Imam Al-Hussein b. Ali (AS) was unjustly martyred along with his 72 faithful companions at the hands of Yazidi forces – on the Husseini and Abbas shrines mourners continuously pouring into Karbala.  

Afghanis remember Imam Hussein (AS) performing Azadari

KABUL, Afghanistan: In commemoration of matchless sacrifice rendered by Hazret Imam Hussain (AS) and his 72 near and dear ones some 1,400 years back for Islam, Shariah and humanity, Hussaini majalis and processions continue in Afghanistan.

Kolkata … Lakhs of mourners attending Muharram majalis

KOLKATA, India: Grand majlis-e-aza are being held across Kolkata like other parts of India from the first day of Muharram with lakhs of followers of imam Hussain (AS) attending these day and night.

Kullo Yaumin Ashura… Karbala covered in black to mourn Sibt Ar-Rasul (S)

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Tens of thousands of mourners continue gathering in the holy city of Karbala for commemoration of Ashura – tenth day of Moharram when Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) was brutally and unjustly slaughtered by Yazidi forces along with his 72 near and dear ones some 1,400 years ago in the scorching desert of Karbala.

Husseini mourning starts as Moharram crescent surfaces

PARIS, France: With the appearance of crescent of Moharram – the first lunar month –, aza Al-Hussein and marasim-e-azadari (majalis, matam and mawakib al-aza) began, black mourning dresses were worn, mourning carpets in Imambargahs, Imambaras, Ashour-Khanas, Aza-Khanas, Hussainiyaat and Islamic centers were spread, and religious relics (tazia, standards etc) were decorated by the mourners of Al-Imam Al-Hussein bin Ali Ibn-e-Abi Talib (S), across the globe to pay rich homage to his supreme sacrifice in the burning desert of Karbala in 61 AH.

Husseini dome’s red flag replaced marking mourning season beginning

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Red standard (Alam) on the holy golden dome of Husseini shrine in the holy city of Karbala was replaced with a black one declaring the start of Moharram, which is specified with grief of Ahli Al-Bayt (AS) in At-Taff Tragedy, in a special spiritual environment at 6:00 pm on December 28, Sunday.

Ashbaal Al-Hussein observation in Al-Qatif in progress

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: In Al-Aujaam city of Al-Qatif in the oil-rich Mominin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia, like elders Ashbaal Al-Hussein (little kids) also pay homage to Al-Imam Al-Hussein and little children who rendered sacrifice in Karbala Tragedy.

Consolation offered to Zaynab Al-Kobra (S)’s on Layla-tol Wahsha

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Grand majalis al-aza attended by hundreds of thousands of Husseini mourners were held in all countries on Layla-tol Wahsha also known as Sham-e-Ghariban in commemoration of great sufferings of holy Progeny of Holy Prophet (p) in the scorching plain of Karbala some 1,400 years ago.

New Zealand witnesses Ashura procession outside for the first time

AUCKLAND, New Zealand: Fatima Zahra Charitable Association (Hey`ate Fatemiyah) marked the martyrdom of the Master of the Martyrs, Imam Husayn (AS), by taking Ashura procession into the open for the first time in New Zealand history.

First-ever Hussaini procession held in Thailand

BANGKOK, Thailand: In the 100 year history of Azadari in Bangkok, Ashura procession (Jaloos) was taken out for the first time on the 26th of January 2008 to pay homage to Imam Hussain (a.s.) and the martyrs of Karbala.

Imam Sajjad (A) mourned in Pak; Moosavi performed matam wearing "Hath-Kari"

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: "Ashra-e-Beemar-e-Karbala" in line with the announcement made by Quaid-i-Millt-i-Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Zain-ul Abideen (AS) concluded on Monday Muharram 25.

Moharram first Ashra remembrance culminates in Helsinki

HELSINKI, Finland: To pay homage to the matchless and supreme sacrifice rendered by Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) and his 72 faithful companions in the burning desert of Karbala some 1400 years ago for safety of high human values and defense of religion and shariah, various organizations and associations arranged Majalis in Finland.

Qoti’lal Husseino Bi Karbala … 7 million mark Ashura in Iraq

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Amid tight security, an estimated 7 million Husseini mourners jam packed the holy city of Karbala that is home to the holy shrine of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) and his brother Abo’ Fadhl Al-Abbas (AS) to commemorate Ashura – the tenth day of Moharram – on Saturday January 19.

‘The Darkest Day of Universe’ observed throughout world

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Ashura, the darkest day of the universe, the day when Prophet Muhammad (S)’s grandson Al-Imam Al-Husein bin Ali (A) was brutally martyred along with his 72 near and dear ones in the blazing desert of Karbala some 14 centuries ago at the hands of Yazid, was reverently observed on January 18 in some parts of the globe and on January 19 in many other countries while in several other countries it will be marked on January 20.

Photographic report of Ashura commemoration from different countries

Azadari in Amroha

AMROHA, India: Like other cities and states of India, azadari of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) is in continuation in Amroha in the northern state of Uttar Pradesh with grand majalis and processions being held.

Tens of thousands in Bahrain paying homage to Imam Hussein

MANAMA, Bahrain: Bahrainis like other nations continue to remember the supreme sacrifice of Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (A) rendered in 680 AD.

Kashmiris commemorating sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (a.s.)

SRINAGAR, Held Kashmir: The matchless sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (a.s.) presented in the scorching desert of Karbala some 14 centuries ago along with his 72 companions for defense of religion and protection of high human values is being commemorated in Indian Held Kashmir like other global parts.

Moharram commemoration in Essen

ESSEN, Holland: Commemoration of Moharram, which marks the victory of blood on sword and the great sacrifice of Abi’l Ahraar Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS), is going on in Essen city of Holland with due reverence and respect.

Husseini rituals observation continues in Kuwait

KUWAIT CITY: In Kuwait, husseiniyaat continue to hold majales al-azaiyah paying homage to the matchless sacrifice of Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (A) and his 72 near and dear ones rendered in 61 AH for supremacy of truth, and honor of human being.

Majalis Ashura Al-Hussein start in Europe

BRUSSELS, Belgium: Muslims in Europe have begun commemorating the matchless sacrifice of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) rendered some 14 centuries ago in the burning desert of Karbala along with his 72 near and dear ones to nourish the tree of Islam and save the lofty human values.

‘When you drink water remind my thirst…’ Muharram begins

PARIS, France: As soon as the crescent of the month of Muharram appeared on sky, mourners of Hazrat Imam Hussain b. Ali b. Abi Talib (S), holy Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (S)’s grandson, across the globe wore black mourning dresses, spread mourning carpets in Imambargahs, Imambaras, Ashour-Khanas, Aza-Khanas, Hussainiyaat and Islamic centers, and decorated relics.

Flags of mourning hoist in sky of Karbala marking Moharram

HOLY CITY OF Karbala, Iraq: Whole Iraq and particularly the holy city of Karbala has put on black dress, mourning standards have been placed high, and pavilions and tents have been set up in reception of Moharram which marks the martyrdom of Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (p) some 14 centuries ago in the scorching desert of Karbala.

Karbala … Husseini dome’s red flag replaced to signify grief

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: On Wednesday, January 9, red standard, which signifies revenge, on the holy golden dome of Husseini shrine in the holy city of Karbala was replaced with a black one declaring the start of month of grief and sorrow Moharram in a special spiritual environment.

Husseini majalis commenced in Berlin

BERLIN, Germany: To pay homage to Imam Al-Hussein (AS) and his 72 faithful companions, Majalis Al-Aza have begun in Berlin, Germany, on Wednesday January 9.

Husseini commemoration onset in Saudi Arabia

AL-QATIF, Saudi Arabia: Grand Majales Al-Azaiyah, or the mourning sittings, marked the beginning of the month of Muharram in oil-rich Mo’minin-dominated eastern region of Saudi Arabia.

Foreign, Arab mourners begin flocking to Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Arab and foreign mourning devotees have begun arriving in the holy city of Karbala to observe Sha’a’ir Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) i.e. majales al-azaiyah, tatbeer, ma’tam, marathi etc during the first ten days of Moharram.

Husseini units reiterate their pledge to Imam Hussein (AS)

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: Heads of Husseini processions, units and organizations have renewed their pledge to the Chief of Martyrs Al-Imam Abi abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) that they will continue walking on his bright path in standing against oppression and defending oppressed.

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