The theocratic government is repurposing folklore and patriotic anthems as it seeks to channel national outrage into ...

US Envoy Tom Barrack in Beirut speaks about the US using influence to achieve its goals in the region. In early July, ...

As Jews approach Tisha b”Av (the 9th of Av this year falls on August 3rd) it is important to remember that destruction need not lead to despair, negativity, skepticism and surrender. Each day should ...

Prominent Bahraini scholar Ayatollah Sayyid Abdullah Gharifi emphasized that the message of Ashura remains relevant as long ...

Tunisia’s Shi’a minority can now hold public commemorations under President Kais Saied but not all citizens see this as a ...

While the first three parts of the series explored the history of Shiite Islam and how the lack of an earthly imam formed ...

Each year, the thick, porridge-like soup is made in a large, communal pot with sometimes dozens of cooks taking part in the ...

Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura to honour the martyrdom of Hussein. In Lebanon, the Shia community unites in the face of ...

In his message on the occasion of Ashura, Speaker National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq paid rich tribute to the immortal sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions, saying that ...

A Pakistani Ahmadi community member faces blasphemy charges for distributing free food during Ashura. The incident highlights persistent persecution, as a First Information Report (FIR) was filed ...

PESHAWAR – Khyber Pakhtunkhwa police have implemented drone jamming technology for the first time this Muharram during Ashura processions in Peshawar. The move aims to bolster security measures amid ...