Muharram
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From Najaf to Karbala;
Let's embark on spiritual journey to heaven on Earth
TEHRAN, Aug. 11 (MNA) – Each year, millions of pilgrims, often exceeding 20 million, participate in the Arbaeen Walk, which spans approximately 80 kilometers (around 50 miles) from Najaf to Karbala, the most blessed and sacred lands on Earth.
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Traditional mourning ceremony in Yazd
TEHRAN, Aug. 10 (MNA) – The traditional Muharram mourning ceremonies in Manshad Village, Yazd province, Iran, are indeed held annually and are deeply rooted in the community's history.
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"Muharram-Shahr" Mourning Ceremony in Tehran
TEHRAN, Aug. 03 (MNA) – The "Muharram-Shahr" (Muharram City) is a an epic ritual event filled with artistic expression, aimed at renewing the mourning rites for Imam Hussein's martyrdom during the third decade of Muharram and the initial decade of Sa
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Muharram mourning ceremony at Imam Khomeini Hosseiniya
TEHRAN, Jul. 08 (MNA) – The sixth and last night of the mourning ceremony during Muharram (marking the martyrdom anniversary of third Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Hussein (AS) was held in Tehran’s Imam Khomeini (RA) Hosseiniya late on Monday.
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By: Besharat Akhoun
Muharram mourning ceremony observed in Kashmir
TEHRAN, Jul. 07 (MNA) – A large number of people across Jammu and Kashmir observed Muharram mourning days which marks the martyrdom anniversary of third Imam of Shia Muslims Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him).
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Ashura; symbol of struggle btw righteousness, falsehood
TEHRAN, Jul. 06 (MNA) – Ashura symbolizes the enduring struggle between truth and falsehood. The legacy of Imam Hussein (AS) continues to inspire millions around the world, making Ashura a powerful and enduring symbol of hope and resistance.
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Tasu'a: Hazrat Abbas’s loyalty to Imam Hussein (AS)
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Shia Muslims associate Tasu'a, observed on the ninth day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, with Hazrat Abbas (PBUH), honoring his loyalty to Imam Hussein (AS).
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Leader at Ashura night ceremony
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein on Saturday night.
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By: Fatemeh Sadat Mir-Ahmadi
Muharram mourning ceremony at Tehran’s Moniriyeh Sq.
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The mourning ceremony of Imam Hussein (AS) was held at Tehran’s Moniriyeh Square on ninth night of Muharram (Tasu’a Day) with the participation of enthusiasts to the household of Holy Prophet (S).
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By: Foad Ashtari
Muharram mourning ceremony at Sadat Akhavi Hosseiniyah
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – The mourning ceremony was held at Sadat Akhavi Hosseiniyah in Tehran on Saturday on Tasu’a Day.
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Mourners in Iran, across world attend Tasua mourning ceremony
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Millions of Muslims in Iran and across the world are commemorating Tasu’a, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).
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By: Seyyed Saeed Reza Razavi
Students gather on Tasua Day in support for Leader
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Students in mourning groups voiced their support for Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei on Tasu’a Day, marking the ninth day of mourning month of Muharram, in Tehran on Saturday.
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Tasu’a, commemoration of the day before Ashura
TEHRAN, Jul. 05 (MNA) – Tasu'a in the Islamic calendar refers to the ninth day of Muharram. A day before Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his true companions were martyred at the Battle of Karbala. Tasu'a is the commemoration day of a tragic incident.
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“Story of Karbala” tells story of love for Imam Hussein
TEHRAN, Jul. 04 (MNA) – The book “Qesse-ye Karbala” (Story of Karbala) by Mehdi Ghazali is a biography of Imam Hussein (AS) that covers the life of Imam Hussein from his birth to martyrdom in a simple style, making it suitable for all audiences.
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VIDEO: Muharram mourning in Zanjan
TEHRAN, Jul. 02 (MNA) – The people of Zanjan are mourning for Imam Hussein (AS) these days during the holy month of Muharram.
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Iraqi Natl. Wisdom Movement holds public rally on Muharram
TEHRAN, Jun. 28 (MNA) – On the occasion of the mourning month of Muharram, Iraqi National Wisdom Movement held a public rally in Baghdad on Saturday with the participation of thousands of Iraqi people.
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How world intellectuals, thinkers describe Imam Hussein (AS)
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – Martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) who sacrificed his life for the sake of preserving Islam and justice has inspired many thinkers, intellectuals, and politicians around the world.
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VIDEO: “Husseini Infants Gatherings” in Imam Reza shrine
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – A mourning ceremony to remember the 6-month-old infant son of Imam Hussein (AS), Hazrat Ali Asghar (AS), was held at Imam Reza (AS) shrine in Mashhad.
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Market selling Muharram flags in Tehran
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – The footage shows the atomosphere of Market of Black Flags of Muharram in Tehran Bazaar upon the arrival of the month of Muharram.
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“Husseini Infants Gatherings” underway in Iran, world
TEHRAN, Jun. 27 (MNA) – More than 9,000 mosques, holy sites and religious centers across Iran as well as cities in 45 other countries host the “Husseini Infants Gatherings” on Friday.
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At threshold of Muharram:
Imam Hussein (PBUH) holy shrine draped in black (+PHOTOs)
TEHRAN, Jun. 23 (MNA) – On the occasion of the arrival of the mourning month of Muharram, the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) in Karbala was blanketed in black.