Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is a period of deep religious significance for Muslims around the world. It marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is considered one ...

Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam and holds great significance for Muslims across the world. It falls on the 10th of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, carrying spiritual and ...

On Tuesday, Muslims across the world will be marking Ashura, a prominent day for all Muslims but one which is also at the heart of the split between Sunni and Shiite Muslims. Here’s what you need to ...

Ashura is fast approaching on July 17, 2024, and we’ve put together a list of Ashura quotes to share with those observing. But first, what is Ashura? The holy day takes place on the 10th day of ...

(The Conversation) — Tens of millions of Shiite Muslims from around the world will visit Iraq on Sept. 10 this year to see the shrines of Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his brother Abbas ...

The Islamic New Year is, unlike other religions and cultures, not widely considered as a time for celebration. From the first to the tenth day of the new year, the time of serious reflection and ...

(Corrects final paragraph to remove reference to Lebanon as site of attacks) Jan 18 (Reuters) - At least 11 people died in a suicide bomb blast in a Shi'ite Muslim prayer hall in the Pakistani city of ...

Tens of millions of Shiite Muslims from around the world will visit Iraq on Tuesday this year to see the shrines of Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his brother Abbas on the day of “Ashura.” ...