Muslims in Lebanon mark Ashura; qamazani performed

By: Sultan Ahmad

BEIRUT, Lebanon: Ashoora (10 Muharram ul Haram) was observed on Sunday in Lebanon with deep reverence to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussein (AS), grandson of holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH & HP).

Mourners, wearing black dresses, marched through Lebanon's cities. They performed matam (beating chests) and qama zani (cutting their foreheads) to pay rich homage to the martyrs of Karbala.

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Maraje Uzzam pay homage to Imam Hussain (AS)

By: Ismail Zabeeh

BAGHDAD, Iraq: Different Maraje Uzzam of Iraq, Iran, Syria and Lebanon including Aqa-e-Mufti ush Shia, Aqa e Abul Qasim Kokabi, Aqa e Sayed Seestani, Aqa e Sheikh Jawad Tabrizi, Aqa e Sheikh Bashir and renowned scholars of Indo-Pak while paying rich homage to The Lord of the Martyrs Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) have advised Islamic world of practical unity.

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Ashoora observed in Afghanistan

By: Jafariyanews

KABUL, Afghanistan: Afghans on Sunday observed Ashoora while paying homage to the grandson of holy prophet, Hazrat Imam Aali Muqaam Hussain ibne Ali (A.S.) and his die-hard companions.

On this sad occasion, majalis-e-aza were held and processions were taken out. The participants, chanting "Ya Hussain, Ya Hussain", were beating their chests. They also performed zanjeer zani.

"Hussein died to protect truth and justice. He preferred martyrdom to living in shame," said Karzai at a mourning ceremony in Kabul.

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Ashoora schedule in Islamic Education Center (IEC) of Houston, Texas, USA

By: Special Reporter

TEXAS: Majalis-e-Aza to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his 72 die-hard companions are being held from Muharram 1-12 at Islamic Education center of Houston, Texas, United States.

Guest Speakers are Molana Syed Abbas Ayleya (Seattle) and Sister Malka Yasmin

SHAB-e-ASHURA
Maghrib Prayers……….. 7:00 PM
Recitation of Qur'an ………….. 7:30 PM
Speech (English) …………. 7:45 PM
Marsia …………..8:10 PM
Simultaneous Majalis (Urdu, Farsi, Arabic & English) …………. 8:30 PM
Matam-e-Hussain (A.S.) ……… 9:30 PM

A'AMAL-e-SHAB-e-ASHURA
Recitation of Qur'an……….. 12:00 AM
Salaat-e-Shab-e-Ashura ……….. 12:30 AM
Break 1:30 ………….AM
Majlis 2:00…………..AM
Break …………..2:45 AM
A'amaal (continued) ………….3:00 AM
Salat-e-Shab……….. 3:45 AM

DAY of ASHURA

 Azan-e-Ali Akbar………. 5:00 AM
Fajr Prayers …………. 5:05 AM
Majlis (Urdu) ………….. 5:15 AM
Ziyarat-e-Ashura………….. 5:30 AM
A'amal-e-Ashura ……………..9:00 AM
Majlis (English)………………. 10:00 AM
Ladies Majlis (Urdu)………………. 10:45 AM
Zohr Prayers ……………..12:30 PM
Majlis-e-Ashura (Urdu, Faris, Arabic, English)…………….. 2:00 PM
Faqa Shikni 4:00 PM
Maghrib/Isha Prayers ………………..6:55 PM
Majlis-e-Sham-e-Ghariban (Urdu, Faris, Arabic, English) …………… 7:30 PM

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Over 55 Azadars detained in Srinagar

By: A. A. Rathor

SRINAGAR, Held Kashmir: Indian authorities detained 55 Azadaran-e-Imam Hussain (mourners) who were taking out processions in Srinagar.

Muharram processions have been banned in Indian occupied Kashmir. All Parties Hurriyat Conference (APHC) condemned Indian authorities over this.

According to reports, the police used batons and fire teargas shells in a bid to stop mourners. More than 55 people were arrested and lodged in the Kothibagh police station.

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