The representative of the Leader in Iran’s West Azarbaijan province has hailed the third Shia Imam as a potential axis to boost unity among members of the Islamic nation.

A group of people in Karbala have held a symbolic march in commemoration of the companions of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), who fought in the Battle of Karbala on Muharram 10, 680 AD.

Passion play shows the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala as performed in Nushabad, central Iran.

The Daesh terrorist group has claimed responsibility for the deadly attack that killed nine Shia Muslims near a mosque in Oman on the Day of Ashura.

Mourners attend the vigil held after Ashura marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman, Nasser Kanaani, has called on the world Muslims to remember the devastation of Gaza people during the Ashura mourning ceremonies.

People in Iran’s holy city of Qom marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) also known as the day of Ashura.

Millions of Muslims across the globe have marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) on the day of Ashura.

People in Iran’s city of Sabzevar, Razavi Khorasan province, set up tent in Husseiynia Qannadha, as part of preparations to welcome the mourning month of Muharram that marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). People attend the mourning ceremonies; passion plays and prayers held during ...

Ayoung German photographer, Philipp Breu, explained his views on the Shia Islam landmarks Ashura and Arba’een which mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), who rose against the tyrant ruler of his time, Yazid ibn Muawiyah, and was martyred, together with his 72 companions, in the Battle of Karbala ...

​​​​​​​Ebrahim Raisi said on Wednesday at the Arbaeen Day rituals at Birjand: This gathering is in the name and memory of Imam Hussian and everyone is here to offer condolences to Imam Mahdi (AS) and to offer condolences and pay our respects, and we have gathered to announce our covenant and love for Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions.

“I feel privileged and honored to have been led to knowing about Imam Hussain (AS) – an example of a pure, noble and far-sighted soul in a dark, corrupt world.”

A Tehran-based Indian professor says not only Muslims, but also Hindus and followers of other religions understand and follow the message of resistance against tyrants in the Battle of Karbala.

A UK-based commentator on Muslim world issues stressed that the uprising and martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) goes beyond a mere historical event and symbolizes the struggle for justice, truth and standing against tyranny.

Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies during the first 10 days of Muharram to remember Imam Hossein (AS) and his 72 companions, who were all martyred after fighting thousands of soldiers of the ruling tyrant of the time, Yazid I, in Iraq's Karbala desert in 680 AD.

Deputy of the holy shrine of Imam Hussein said participants in Ashura procession in London have scheduled to condemn the latest instance of Qur’an burning in Europe.

Secretary of Ali Asqar World Forum called on the media and elites to convey the message of Shia and Imam Hussein (AS) by promoting Ashura and the Battle of Karbala.

Directed by prominent Iranian director, Behrouz Gharibpour, puppet opera of Ashura, an excerpt from the Battle of Karbala was performed in Vahdat Hall, Tehran.

Buddhist, Christian leaders in Thailand participated in Ashura mourning procession marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).