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

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 ...

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 ...

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

India has a long history of sectarian tensions between its Hindu majority and 200-million-strong Muslim community, but ...

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 ...

ABU DHABI - The Fatwa and Legislation Section of the Department of Judiciary- Abu Dhabi, announced that the first day of Muharram falls on Sunday November 27. A statement issued by the Fatwa and ...

He highlighted the success of recent events, mentioning international visitors at the Arts Council and the peaceful ...

Many small towns and villages have erected special buildings hoseinieh specifically for the performance of mourning ceremonies during the month of Muharram. It is most often in these buildings that ta ...

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 ...