The first speech delivered by the representative of the Supreme Religious Authority during the banner-raising ceremony marking the beginning of Muharram
In the name of God, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful.All praise is due to God—He before whom all eyes lower in humility, to whom all hands are rai...
المزيدThe black banner rises again, and Karbala opens the gates of grief
On the final night of Dhul-Hijjah, as the sun slowly faded behind the old city walls of Karbala, Umm Hassan— a longtime resident of the Al-Abbas Quart...
المزيدHundreds to join Leicester procession mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (peace be upon him)
Hundreds of Shia Muslims are set to take part in a religious procession through Leicester city center to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (pe...
المزيدSecretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine announces completion of preparations for Banner Replacement Ceremony amid critical times
The Secretary-General of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine, Mr. Hassan Rashid Al-Abayechi, confirmed that this year's ceremony to replace the banner (flag)...
المزيدBlack banners hung around Imam Hussain Holy Shrine in preparation for Muharram
Photo credit: Karrar Farman...
المزيدImam Hussain Holy Shrine announces new plan to reduce crowding during Muharram banner-raising ceremony
The General Secretariat of the Imam Hussain Holy Shrine has announced a new proposal to organize the annual banner-raising ceremony on the first night...
المزيد


