The latest news about mourning ceremonies held for Imam Hussein’s martyrdom
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Shiite Muslims to Observe Arbaeen Remotely over Pandemic: Iran
Iran’s health minister says this year’s Arbaeen march, which is to mark the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), will be held remotely due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Torch-Carrying Muharram Tradition Observed in Qom
The tradition of carrying torches on the eve of Ashura, the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, is annually observed in the Iranian city of Qom in commemoration of the fire that burned Imam Hussein's tent in Karbala tragedy.
Ashura Marked in Iran amid Strict COVID-19 Measures
Millions of Iranian Shiite Muslims from all walks of life poured into streets on Sunday to mark Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of their third Imam, while wearing gloves and face masks amid strict COVID-19 restrictions.
Shiite Muslims Mourn Karbala Tragedy Ahead of Ashura
Shiite Muslims all around the world mark the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram, known as Tasu'a, one day before the anniversary of Imam Hussein's martyrdom in Karbala tragedy.
Muharram Mourning Rituals Start in Iran amid Strict COVID-19 Measures
Iranians are marking one of the most important months on the Islamic calendar, Muharram.
Iran President Rules Out Cancellation of Mourning Ceremonies over Pandemic
The Iranian president says mourning ceremonies marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the third Shiite Imam, should be held gloriously while observing health protocols.
Iranian Band Performing Mourning Pieces on Karbala Tragedy in Poland
The traditional chest-beating and mourning ceremony of the Iranian southern city of Bushehr is being performed in Poland for a week by artists of Hoomehr Cultural and Artistic Band.
Over 2m Iranian Pilgrims Leave for Iraq to Attend Arba’een
More than 2,000,000 Iranian pilgrims have already crossed the border into Iraq since September 30, 2019 to attend ceremonies marking Arba’een, the anniversary of the fortieth day after the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).
Arbaeen Pilgrimage Unaffected by Events in Iraq: Spokesman
Spokesperson for Iran’s Foreign Ministry has expressed confidence that Iraq will get through the recent unrest, saying the internal Iraqi issues would have no effect on the large gathering of Shiite Muslims marking Arbaeen in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH).
Arba’een A Manifestation of Unity: VP Jahangiri
Iran’s First Vice-President Eshaq Jahangiri has acclaimed the large congregation of pilgrims performing rituals in Iraq during Arba’een in commemoration of Imam Hussein (PBUH) as a manifestation of unity among lovers of justice and freedom, regardless of their religious or ethnic differences.
