Ashura

Ashura International Foundation Honors Prominent Christian Ashura Scholar in the Vatican

Hojat al-Islam Darvishi, the Deputy of the Ashura International Foundation, met Professor Christopher Paul Clohessy at the Vatican’s Pontifical Institute for Arabic and Islamic Studies, honoring his Ashura research.

Ashura Int’l Foundation’s Deputy Meets with Vatican’s Prefect of Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue

The Deputy for Education and Research of the Ashura International Foundation, who traveled to the Vatican to discuss prospects for academic cooperation, met with Cardinal George Jacob Koovakad, Prefect of the Dicastery for Interreligious Dialogue.

“The Art of Devotion, Love & Ashura” exhibition blends faith, creativity in Kashmir

A Quranic and religious art exhibition titled “The Art of Devotion, Love & Ashura” was organized at Gandhi Bhawan, University of Kashmir, in Srinagar, Indian-administered Kashmir, on Thursday.

The Greatest Lesson of Arbaeen is Steadfastness, Patience, and Resistance: Ayatollah Ramazani

Organized by the International Affairs Department of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, a preliminary session of the webinar “Revisiting the Global Message of Arbaeen of Imam Hussain (a.s.): From Wilayat to Responsibility” was held.

From Ashura to Today; Leadership in Crisis, the Legacy of Guardianship

On the day of Ashura, Imam Hussain (peace be upon him), at the peak of isolation and surrounded by the enemy, led his small army in such a way that not only did it not collapse, but remained steadfast, dignified, and purposeful until the last moment. This model can be observed in the present era, similarly reflected in the crisis management of the Supreme Leader of the Islamic Republic in regional conflicts.

Bahraini scholar: Ashura’s message endures wherever injustice exists

Prominent Bahraini scholar Ayatollah Sayyid Abdullah Gharifi emphasized that the message of Ashura remains relevant as long as injustice, tyranny, and corruption persist in the world.

Pakistani Shia scholar: Ashura is a timeless school of resistance against oppression

Hujjat al-Islam Arif Hussain Wahedi, Vice Chairman of the Shia Ulema Council of Pakistan, described the movement of Imam Hussein (AS) as an eternal and living model for resisting oppression, corruption, and tyranny in every era.

Over 100 Islamic artworks Featured in Karbala’s Ashura-inspired calligraphy event

A three-day Arabic calligraphy exhibition titled "In the Path of Ashura" has opened in the revered area between the shrines of Imam Hussein (AS) and Hazrat Abbas (AS) in Karbala, Iraq.

Bahraini Shia Cleric Summoned for Participating in Ashura Ceremony

The Al Khalifa regime in Bahrain has summoned Sheikh Hassan Qassab for interrogation at the Al-Na’im police station in Manama. This move came after his participation in a religious Ashura ceremony and has sparked widespread public outcry.

Secretary General of Iraq's Ahl al-Haq Brigades: Ashura demands unity against U.S. hegemony, injustice

Sheikh Qais Khazali, Secretary General of the Iraqi Ahl al-Haq Brigades, marked the anniversary of Ashura by calling for national unity and resistance against foreign domination, particularly U.S. influence, to safeguard Iraq’s sovereignty and dignity.

Imam Hussain (a.s.) Transformed History in His Struggle Against Oppression and Injustice: Roknabadi

Organized by the AhlulBayt (a.s.) World Assembly, the international webinar titled “Ashura: A Narrative of Dignity under the Shadow of Guardianship and Resistance” was held with the participation of over 30 Shiite women from 15 countries in English, Arabic, and Persian.

Allama Maqsood Ali Domki:

Imam Hussain is guiding light for humanity until end of world: MWM central leader

The central leader of Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen, Allama Maqsood Ali Domki, stated that the unparalleled sacrifice made by Imam Hussain (A.S) on the battlefield of Karbala remains a shining example for all of humanity.

Ashura Maqtal Khani ritual held at Imam Reza Shrine

Ashura’s traditional ritual of Maqtal Khani was held by Ayatollah Seyyed Ahmad Alamolhoda, Leader’s representative in Khorasan Razavi province, in Imam Reza Shrine on the tenth day of Muharram. 

Imam Reza Shrine holds Shaam-e Ghariban ritual

Spiritual ceremony of Imam Hossein’s (AS) Shaam-e Ghariban (literally translated as Evening of Strangers) was held in Imam Reza Shrine having Ayatollah Ahmad Marvi, Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi (AQR), and a number of provincial and national officials in attendance.