The martyrdom of Imam Hussein took place on the 10th day of Muharram, known as Ashura. This event occurred in the year 680 CE and is a significant historical event for Shia Muslims. They observe ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar that has 354 days. Following the phases of the moon, the year is divided into 12 months. Following Ramadan or Ramzan, Muharram is considered to ...

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Al-Monitor is an award-winning media outlet covering the Middle East, valued for its independence, diversity and analysis. It is read widely by US, international and Middle East decision makers at the ...

This is not what Ashura is about and it can even transmit diseases when people share the same sword' - Ali Awad, graphic designer "I wanted to bleed because I love Hussein. I do it every year ...

“Hazrat Muslim (AS) Tazieh” portrays the journey of Muslim ibn Aqil al-Hashimi (AS), the messenger of Imam Hussein (AS), to Kufa a few days before the Ashura uprising that led to the martyrdom of the ...