IRAQ News

Hundreds of thousands descending in Najaf to mourn Prophet (s)

HOLY NAJAF, Iraq: It was Safar 28 when the chief of prophets, Prophet Muhammad b. Abdullal Al-Mostafa (peace be on him and his holy progeny) was martyred.

Ashura commemoration on pinnacle in Imam Hussein city

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan: In commemoration of the blood-stained sacrifice rendered by the grandson of holy Prophet (SAWW) Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) along with his near and dear ones in the scorching desert of Karbala for defense of divine religion and Muhammadan Shariah, chain of Ashar-e-Muharram-ul Haram majalis and Zuljinah processions is in continuation with due respect throughout the country like other global parts.

Security upgraded in Najaf, Karbala as climax of Ashura approaches

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: As security has been beefed up in the holy cities of Najaf and Karbala marking Ashura – Moharram 10 when Abi Al-Ahraar Al-Imam al-Hussein was martyred – that falls this year on Sunday December 27, millions of Husseini mourners are heading to Karbala to commemorate the heartrending occasion.

Husseini revolution model for all … aza continues in Karbala

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Majalis and mawakib al-Husseini are being held across this holy city to commemorate the unparalleled sacrifice of grandson of Prophet Muhammad (s), al-Imam Al-Hussein (a).

Karbala wrapped in black to mourn Aba Abdellah al-Hussein

HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: All cities and towns in general and the holy city of Karbala in particular has dressed in black outfit; green, black and red mourning standards have been hoisted, 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.

Husseini dome’s red standard changed signifying mourning season start

HOLY KARBALA, Iraq: Red standard (alam), which signifies revenge, on the holy golden dome of the shrine of Al-Imam Abi Abdellah Al-Hussein (AS) in the holy city of Karbala was replaced with a black one declaring the beginning of month of grief and sorrow - Moharram - in a special spiritual environment.

Iraq Christians cancel Christmas celebrations to honor Ashuraa

BASRA, Iraq: The Christian community in the provinces of southern Iraq have decided to suspend all celebrations marking Christmas and New Year that coincide this year with Ashura Al-Imam Al-Hussein (peace be upon him) to express solidarity with the grief of Muslims on sufferings of Imam Hussein and Ahlil Beit (a.s.) in the month of Muharram.

Services demanded for shrine of Muslim b. Aqeel (AS) sons