People in the traditional bazaar of Muharram commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his companions who rose against the tyrant ruler of the time Yazid ibn Muawiyah back in 680 AD.

Leader of the Islamic Republic, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended the last night of Muharram processions held at Imam Khomeini (RA) Husseiniya in Tehran. The ceremony marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who, together with 72 of his companions and family members, was ...

Yaum al-Abbas or Day of Abbas is a mourning ceremony traditionally marked in Iran’s southern city of Ahwaz. This is concurrent on seventh day of Muharram, when Shia Muslims mark the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Abbas, half-brother to Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who was martyred together with 72 ...

People in the Iranian northern city of Masouleh, Gilan province prepare to mark the mourning ceremonies of Muharram. People especially commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who was martyred, together with 72 of his companions in the Battle of Karbala.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attends the first mourning night of Muharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS).

people mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) at the holy shrine of Imam Ali (AS) in Najaf, Iraq.

The holy shrines of Imam Hadi(AS) and Imam Hasan al-Askari (AS) the tenth and eleventh Shia Imams are covered in black for the mourning month of Muharram. Shia Muslims across the globe mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and 72 of his companions.

The black flag of Muharram is hoisted at the holy shrine of Hazrat Masoumeh as the mourning month of Muharram begins. Shias mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who, together with 72 of his companions, was martyred in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 AD in fight against the ...

Iranians in the capital Tehran hold exhibition of supplies and services related to Muharram. Shia Muslims mark Muharram and martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH). Imam Hussein and 72 of his companions were martyred in a Battle with the tyrant ruler of the time Yazid ibn Muawiyah back ...

The holy shrine of Imam Reza (AS) has changed its flag for black as a sign for the mourning month of Muharram which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) martyred, together with 72 of his companions in the Battle of Karbala back in 680 AD.

Saudi Arabia has changed the Kiswa (curtain covering holy Ka’aba) as it marks the beginning of the Islamic lunar new year 1445.

People in Iran’s city of Ardabil perform special program ahead of the mourning month of Muharram. The first ten days of the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who was martyred, along with 72 of his companions, in the Battle of Karbala ...

The holy shrine of Shah Cheragh, in the Iranian city of Shiraz, is prepared for the mourning ceremonies of Muharram which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Saudi Arabia to drape Ka’aba with new Kiswa on Tuesday marking the new Islamic lunar year. Short video shows the final touches on the new Kiswa. Parts of the old Kiswa is sent as a precious gift to the leaders in some countries and the rest is kept at Kiswa museum.