Millions of people in Iran and Iraq took to the streets of Tehran, Qom, Mashhad, Najaf and Karbala for a final farewell with the martyred Leader of Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei.

Different Iraqi tribes and groups of mourners mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) in ceremonies depicting the day when Bani Assad tribe buried the bodies of Karbala martyrs following their tragic martyrdom in the Battle of Karbala.

The contemporary Muslim world continues to face the consequences of conflict, polarization, and social fragmentation. In such circumstances, the example of Imam Zayn al-Abidin reminds us that sustainable recovery requires more than political solutions; it also demands spiritual resilience, compassion, education, and a renewed commitment to human dignity....

Imam Husayn ibn Ali (a.s.), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh), occupies a unique position in Islamic history and in the hearts of Muslims across different schools of thought. In the Shi'a tradition, he is the third Imam and a symbol of faith, justice, and moral courage. His movement toward Karbala was not motivated by a quest for power, but by ...

A professor of the seminary and university said: "Karbala is a living culture and a school of pure life. If anyone seeks inner and social change, they must learn from the classroom of Sayyid al-Shuhada (Imam Hussain)."

The head of the Endowments and Charity Affairs Office of Qom County said: "The secret to the enduring nature of the Ashura movement must be sought in divine will and the unparalleled educational capacity of the Karbala event – an event that, after centuries, continues to inspire the free people of the world."

The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) hosts mourners marking the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam. The ceremonies will culminate on the Day of Ashura with millions of mourners attending the procession at the holy site.

Hani ibn Urwah was one of the most respected elders and tribal leaders of Kufa. Known for his integrity, generosity, and influence, he offered protection and support to Muslim ibn Aqil during a period of intense political pressure. Despite threats from the authorities, Hani refused to betray his guest and remained loyal to his principles, ultimately ...

Iranian mothers across the country have taken their infants to special mourning ceremony held for Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS), Imam Hussein’s (AS) son and youngest martyr of Karbala. Imam Hussein (AS) together with 72 of his closest companions and family members were martyred in an unjust war against the tyrannical ruler of time, Yazid ibn Muawiyyah, in ...

Iranian mothers across the country have taken their infants to special mourning ceremony held for Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS), Imam Hussein’s (AS) son and youngest martyr of Karbala. Imam Hussein (AS) together with 72 of his closest companions and family members were martyred in an unjust war against the tyrannical ruler of time, Yazid ibn Muawiyyah, in ...

Muslim ibn Aqil was the cousin of Imam Husayn (a.s.) and one of his most trusted companions. Before the events of Karbala, Imam Husayn sent him to Kufa to assess the situation and communicate with its people. Muslim accepted this difficult mission with sincerity and courage, becoming one of the earliest martyrs of the Karbala movement.

The head of the Sunni Fatwa Council of Bushehr province stated: "The tragedy of Karbala is a continuation of the movement of the Messenger of Allah (PBUH), in which his grandson rises for the sake of God and calls humanity to a revolution founded upon freedom, justice, honor, and liberation from oppression and tyranny."

The director of the Chenarli Sunni Seminary in Golestan province stated: "Imam Hussein(AS) did not rise for worldly gain or to attain political power. His uprising was driven by the pursuit of justice, the preservation of faith, and the enforcement of enjoining good and forbidding evil. Imam Hussein imparted to all of humanity a timeless lesson in ...

The holy shrines of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and Hazrat Abbas (AS), Imam Hussein’s half-brother and closest companion, have raised black flags to mark the beginning of the mourning ceremonies of Muharram.

Mosques, streets and homes in Iran’s city of Qazvin are clad in black as the people prepare for Muharram mourning ceremonies which mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), is prepared for Muharram mourning processions which will observe the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his close companions in the Battle of Karbala 14 centuries ago.

The holy shrines in Iraq are preparing to commemorate the Muharram mourning processions marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

The Department of Hussaini Rituals and Processions at the Imam Hussein Shrine has announced comprehensive preparations for the upcoming Muharram ceremonies and the Arbaeen pilgrimage, highlighting a significant expansion in organizational efforts this year.

The holy shrine of Imam Hossein (AS), third Shia Imam, located in Karbala has been decorated to mark the birth anniversary of Imam Reza (AS), eighth Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

As Muslims commemorate the birth anniversary of Hazrat Abbas ibn Ali (AS) and honor the Day of Veterans, the legacy of Karbala once again offers a powerful moral lens through which to view today’s world—one marked by occupation, war, and the enduring struggle for human dignity, from the Middle East to Palestine.