A traditional Shia Muslim poster depicting the battle of Karbala, with Imam Hussain's family watching the aftermath, has ...

The first month on the Islamic calendar is called Muharram. When Prophet Muhammad began preaching monotheism in Makkah, tribal leaders didn’t like it. Early Muslims faced oppression, torture and ...

In connection with 9th Muharram, Taazia and Zuljanah processions are being taken out in different parts of the country. In the Federal Capital Islamabad the main procession of Taazia and Zuljinah was ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a time of reflection and renewal for many Muslims around the world. As ...

The 9th of Muharram to commemorate supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions is being observed with due solemnity and respect across the country today. Majalis will be held in ...

India has a long history of sectarian tensions between its Hindu majority and 200-million-strong Muslim community, but footage shared online does not show Hindus chanting offensive slogans in front of ...

According to Google, India was closed for Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and Pakistan closed for Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram. Markets were quiet overall in advance of ...

New Delhi [India], July 17 (ANI): Indian stock markets are closed today in observance of the Muharram holiday, with trading set to resume on Thursday. In other Asian markets, Japan's Nikkei 225 ...