Millions of pilgrims mourned the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in the courtyard of the holy shrine in Karbala.

Mourners in the Iranian capital Tehran attend the Arbaeen procession marking the 40th day after martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Millions of Muslims across the globe hold mourning ceremony in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to mark Arbaeen, the 40th day after the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

A famous tribe from the Iraqi city of Basra, Bani Ameri mourners arrive at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) in Karbala to attend the Arbaeen procession which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

The holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in the Iraqi city of Najaf, hosts thousands of pilgrims on their route to the holy city of Karbala to attend the Arbaeen procession. Millions of mourners from across the world arrive in Iraq to mark Arbaeen and pay tribute to the third Shia Imam who was martyred along with his 72 companions and family members in the ...

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.

One of the biggest marching groups of Arba’een ceremonies, has set off for the holy city of Karbala from Ramshir in Iran’s southern province of Khouzestan. Members of the group, from across Iran, begin the annual march nearly one month ahead of the Arba’een procession that marks the 40th day after martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in ...

Muslim people in Iran’s central city of Yazd mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Sajjad, fourth Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) on 13th of Muharram. Shias across the globe mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam, and 72 of his companions During the first ten days of Muharram. Imam Hussein (AS) and ...

People in the northwestern Iranian city of Ardebil, marked the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Abbas, half-brother and closest companion of Imam Hussein (AS) on the day of Tasua.

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.

Thousands of Iranians attended the mourning ceremony held for Tasua that marks martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Abbas, half-brother and closest companion of Imam Hussein (AS) in the Battle of Karbala in 680 A.D.

People in Shahroud, Semnan province, have held special mourning procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in the Battle of Karbala in 680 A.D.

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 ...

The holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh (AS) raises the black flag of Muharram mourning ceremonies as part of preparations to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

Millions of Muslims from across the globe have gathered in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala on occasion of Arba’een to commemorate the sacrifice made by Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala.

Flags from the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) and Hazrat Abolfazl (AS) are hoisted on Milad Tower in the Iranian capital Tehran.

“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.”

Millions of Muslims from across the globe have arrived in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

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.