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Photographic report of Ashura (1434 Hijree) commemoration from Different Countries

Sayyedah Khadija (SA)’s demise day observed across world

WASHINGTON: To commemorate the death anniversary of The mother of believers (Umm-ul-Momineen) Sayyedah Khadijah tol Kobra (Peace of Allah be upon her) Majalis-e-Aza were held across world.

Safar 1 … Arrival of Sabaya Ahlil Bayt (AS) in Syria observed

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Safar 1 marks the anniversary of arrival of Sabaya Ahlil Bayt (AS) or the prisoners of progeny of Prophet Muhammad (S) in Syria. The day is observed across the world with holding majalis al-azaiyah and mourning processions.

Imam Sajjad (A) martyrdom anniversary observed at Kufa mosque

KUFA, Iraq: Marking the martyrdom anniversary of Al-Imam Ali bin Al-Hussein Zain Al-Abideen As-Sajjad (AS) on 25 Moharram and reviving the sha’a’er of Ahlil Beit (AS), a majlis al-azaiyah was held at Great Mosque of Kufa, one of the four holy mosques in Islam.

13-day Moharram majalis conclude in Antwerpen

ANTWERPEN, Belgium: Husseini mourning ceremonies to pay homage to Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) and his faithful companions were being held in Belgium like other countries.

Husseini mourners in Denmark commemorate At-Taff tragedy

COPENHAGEN, Denmark: Al-Imam As-Sadeq (AS) Association in Denmark revived the first ten nights of Moharram 1433 AH by remembering the events and sufferings of At-Taff Tragedy in which Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) kissed martyrdom along with his 72 near and dear ones in the burning desert of Karbala some 1400 years ago to elevate religion and shariah and to save high human values.

Bani Assad Clan women mark Day of Karbala Martyrs Burial

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Thousands of women belonging to Bani Assad Al-Arabiyah tribe and some other women from other tribes in the holy city of Karbala took out a procession to commemorate the burial of martyrs of Karbala At-Taff on 13 Moharram.

Karbala witnesses marking of Sabaya departure after At-Taff Tragedy

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: On 11th day of Moharram, day of departure of sabaya (prisoners) of Ahli Beit Al-Ismah war Resalah (AS) after the slaughter of Al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) was observed in this holy city. After the martyrdom of grandson of Prophet (s), the enemies of Allah and His Prophet (s) made kids and chaste ladies of the family of Prophet Muhammad (s) along with Al-Imam Zein Al-Abideen (AS) prisoners with fixing rope tightly in their necks.

Millions commemorate Ashura worldwide

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Ashura day was sorrowfully, reverently and tearfully observed across the globe with holding grand majalis al-azaiyah and massive processions. Main mourning gathering was held at the holy shrine of Al-Imam Al-Husssein (AS) in the holy city of Karbala, Iraq where more than three million Husseini mourners flocked to commemorate the sad occasion.

Photographic report of Ashura (1433 Hijree) commemoration from Different Countries

Karbala infants remember Abdullah Ar-Radee’

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: A procession of feeding infants was taken out in the holy city of Karbala in remembrance of Abdullah Ar-Radee’ bin Al-Hussein (AS) known as Ali Asghar (AS).

Qom Maraje hold marasem-i-azadari

HOLY CITY OF QOM, Iran: Marasem-i-azadari of Imam Hoseyn (a.s.) for the year 1433 AH are being held in the holy city of Qom at the holy shrine of Karimeh Ahli Beit Hazret Fatimeh Masumeh (a.s.), mosques, hoseyniahs and offices and homes of Marajay and Ayaat to commemorate grandson of Holy Prophet (s)’ martyrdom.

Photographic report of Ashura (1432 Hijree) commemoration from USA, UK, NewZealand & Nigeria

Ashura marked in Turkey, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Millions of black-clad devotees and mourners of Al-Imam Al-Hussein, some beating their chests and others slashing their heads with blades, on Thursday December 16 commemorated Ashura – the darkest day of universal history – when 14 centuries ago Al-Imam Hussein ibn Ali (AS), grandson of Prophet Muhammad (S), was slaughtred brutally in the burning desert of Karbala.

Photographic report of Ashura (1432 Hijree) commemoration from Turkey, Syria, Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Saudi

Photographic report of Ashura (1432 Hijree) commemoration from Australia, India, Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Kashmir & Pakistan

Aashoor in Pakistan; Moosavi says Islam got new lease of life after Karbala

RAWALPINDI, Pakistan: The Youm-e-Ashoor in memory of Nawasa-e-Rasool Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S.) and his 72 diehard companions was observed with traditional religious spirit, devotion and respect throughout the country including Azad Kashmir and Gilgit-Baltistan Monday. The day began with Aamal-e-Ashoora in mosques. The Quaid-i-Millat Jafariya Agha Syed Hamid Ali Shah Moosavi led the Aamal at Ali Masjid Satellite Town.

Over 4 millions flock in Karbala marking Ashoura

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Karbala governorate council announced that more than four million people descended on the holy city of Karbala on Friday December 17 to commemorate Ashoura al-Imam Al-Hussein (AS) amid tight security. Mourners from across Iraq, along with tens of thousands of foreign pilgrims -- most dressed in black -- streamed into Karbala to mark the darkest day of human history when some 1400 years ago Sibt an-Nabi (son of Prophet Muhammad, peace be on him and his holy progeny) al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) was brutally and unjustly slaughtered at the hands of the then ruler Yazid.

Husseini mourning begins with sighting of Moharram crescent

ITALY, Rome: Moharram is that month which became the essence and fountainhead of defensive front for the protection of religion and Shariah because of incomparable and unparalleled sacrifice rendered by the grandson of holy Prophet Muhammad (S), Imam Al-Hussein (AS) along with his companions and lofty family.

Worldwide Ashura ceremonies held

ATHENS, Greece: Ashura was observed with deep grief and great religious reverence and solemnity in some countries i.e. Turkey on Dec 26 and some others i.e. US, UK, Saudi Arabia, Greece, Dubai, Canada, Syria, Bahrain, Iraq, Iran, Afghanistan etc on Dec 27 while it was commemorated in some countries i.e. Pakistan, India, Bangladesh on Dec 28.

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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