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Kashmir / Meeting of the Shiite Sharia Association for Organizing Muharram MourningHojat al-Islam Haj Sayyed Hasan al-Mousawi al-Safawi stated in his remarks that keeping alive the message of Imam Husayn's (a.s.) movement and the culture of Ashura, based on the teachings of the AhlulBayt (a.s.), is a collective duty, and all segments of society must strive to effectively and accurately convey this message to future generations.
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Iraq/ Change of color of the lights between the two holy shrines (Bayn_al-Haramayn) in Karbala + VideoConcurrent with the first night of the holy month of Muharram 1448 H/2026 and the beginning of the mourning rituals for Sayyid al-Shuhada (a.s.), the color of the lights between the two holy shrines (Bayn_al-Haramayn) in Karbala changed.
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Uzbekistan / Muharram and Ashura Observances in UzbekistanThe deep-rooted presence of Islam in the Republic of Uzbekistan and the people's strong faith and devotion are reflected in the significant attendance at mosques, particularly during the month of Muharram.
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Indonesia/ Muharram Ceremonies; From the Tradition of Tabut (Coffin) Procession to the Revival of the Shura NightFor some Indonesians, the month of Muharram, or Shura, is considered a sacred month. The name "Shura" is derived from the term "Ashura," meaning the tenth day of Muharram, and various traditions and rituals are performed to welcome the month of Shura in several regions of Indonesia.
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Malaysia / Muharram and Ashura Ceremonies and RitualsIn Malaysia, like other Islamic countries, making vows and distributing votive offerings (Nazr) during Muharram, especially on Tasu'a and Ashura, is very common. One of the most important votive offerings of Muharram in Malaysia is stuffed rice pudding.
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India/ Mourning Rituals of the Dawoodi Bohra Community in India During MuharramThe Dawoodi Bohra Ismailis, known as "Bohras," place great emphasis on mourning ceremonies for the Master of Martyrs, Imam Hussein (a.s.), and like Twelver Shiites, hold passionate gatherings to commemorate his sacrifice.
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Sweden/ Sayyed al-Shuhada Husayniyyah in Gothenburg, Reviver of the Slogan of Monotheism Among MuslimsThe board of the Sayyed al-Shuhada Husayniyyah, on various religious occasions, hosts prominent scholars, intellectuals, and missionaries from Europe and other countries around the world to uphold Husayni rituals.
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India/ Symbolic Arbaeen Shrines in India; A Gathering Place for Mourning and Feeding"Husayn Tekri" is a complex of symbolic Arbaeen shrines on the outskirts of the city of Jaura in the Ratlam district of Madhya Pradesh state, to which Indian Shiites and many resident Iranian Muslims travel for the Arbaeen of the Master and Lord of the Martyrs and his loyal companions.
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Germany/ Ashura Mourning CeremoniesEvery year, Ashura mourning ceremonies are held at the Islamic Center of Hamburg with the participation of a large number of people.
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Turkey/ Turkish AK Party Spokesperson Offers Condolences on the Martyrdom of Imam HusaynThe spokesperson for Turkey's Justice and Development Party (AK Party), in a message, described Ashura as a day that illuminates humanity and the future, and emphasized that the epic of this great day will always remain alive.
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Turkey/ Turkish Presidential Spokesperson: The Struggle of the Martyrs of Karbala Is UniversalThe Turkish Presidential Spokesperson, in a message on his official Twitter account, commemorated the martyrs of the Karbala event.
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Turkey/ Turkish Parliamentary Speaker: Imam Husayn (a.s.) Is a Symbol and Embodiment of Adherence to Morality, Principles, the Quran, and TruthThe Speaker of the Turkish Grand National Assembly stated that Imam Husayn (a.s.) is a symbol and embodiment of adherence to morality, principles, the Quran, and truth.
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Turkey/ Customs and Traditions of Shiites in Various Countries During Muharram: Mourning Rituals of the Devotees of Sayyed al-Shuhada in TurkeyDuring the first ten days of Muharram each year, the Ja'fari Shiite community—particularly in the Halkalı neighborhood of Istanbul and in the provinces of Kars and Iğdır in Turkey—holds magnificent mourning processions to express their devotion to Sayyed al-Shuhada (a.s.), the oppressed Imam.
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India / Blood Donation on Ashura by Indians of Iranian DescentA group of Indians of Iranian descent in India perform the vow of blood donation on the tenth day of Muharram, Ashura.
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Georgia / Husayni Mourning CeremoniesMourning ceremonies for the Master of Martyrs, Imam Husayn (a.s.), were held at Husayniyyahs and mosques in Georgia.
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Bangladesh / From Passionate Ta’ziyeh to Gatherings of Blessings upon the Prophet (p.b.u.h)Similar to other parts of the world, mourning ceremonies for Imam Husayn (a.s.) are held in Bangladesh.
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Egypt/ Ashura Rituals Among Various Sects🏴 Husayni Mourning Around the World 🌐 Egypt Ashura International Foundation / Husayni Mourning News: Among the customs of Egyptians during Muharram, especially in the first ten days and on Ashura, is giving charity to the poor, known as “Sadaqat al-Ashr” or “Zakat al-Ashr.” Many Egyptians fast on Ashura in commemoration of Prophet Moses (a.s.) […]
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Bangladesh / Husayni Mourning Ceremonies Held by SunnisAlthough in most Muslim countries, due to the nature of their governments, the media do not pay much attention to religious matters, and consequently most people have little knowledge of the philosophy of Ashura and other related historical issues, this ceremony has been passed down from generation to generation over the years and centuries, to the extent that today it is held with great grandeur in many of these countries.
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Pakistan/ The Month of Muharram in Pakistan; A Symbol of Unity and Manifestation of Sunni and Shiite Love for the Master of MartyrsWith the arrival of the holy month of Muharram, the cities of the subcontinent, particularly Pakistan, once again immerse themselves in an atmosphere of mourning, spirituality, and historical memory—where Ashura is not merely a religious occasion but a part of the cultural identity and collective conscience of the people of this land; a ritual that has flowed through alleys, Imam Bargahs (Husayniyyahs), and the hearts of the people for centuries.
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Azerbaijan/ Customs and Traditions of the Month of Muharram in the Republic of AzerbaijanThe observance of Muharram's customs and spiritual values in the Republic of Azerbaijan was revived following the collapse of the former Soviet Union and the country's independence, and each year the people hold special mourning rituals for Imam Hussein (a.s.) in mosques and Takayas across the country.
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Turkmenistan / A Look at Shiite Mourning in TurkmenistanMuharram mourning rituals are held in Turkmenistan, where there exists a suitable ground for the acceptance of Ashura culture among the devotees of the Prophetic household.
