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Kyrgyzstan / Mourning Ceremony for the Master and Lord of the Martyrs Held in BishkekA mourning ceremony for the Master and Lord of the Martyrs, Imam Husayn (a.s.), was held with the presence of the devoted followers at the Imam Ali (a.s.) Mosque in Bishkek, the capital of Kyrgyzstan.
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Kyrgyzstan / Muharram and Ashura Rituals in KyrgyzstanToday, mourning for Imam Husayn (a.s.) in the Kyrgyz Republic has become an influential factor in promoting Shiism in this republic.
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Germany/ Mourning Ceremonies of Afghan Immigrants in Various Cities of GermanyHolding Muharram and Safar ceremonies in Western countries facilitates the transmission of the values of the Ashura movement to new generations and strengthens social bonds within immigrant Shiite communities.
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Tajikistan / Muharram and Ashura Ceremonies and RitualsThe Isma'ili Shiites of Badakhshan, Tajikistan, hold special respect and devotion toward the AhlulBayt (a.s.), Imam Ali (a.s.), Lady Fatimah (s.a.), and their descendants, and consider Lady Fatimah al-Zahra (s.a.) as their mother.
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Bahrain / Reaction of the Leader of the Dignity Revolution to the Al Khalifa Regime’s Violation of Husayni Mourning CeremoniesAyatollah Sheikh Isa Qasim, emphasizing that keeping alive the memory and name of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) is a divine act of worship, asserted that violating the rituals and mourning ceremonies of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) constitutes a violation of the principles and foundations of Shiism, and that Shiites will never remain silent in the face of such actions.
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Norway / Mourning Ceremony for Afghan Immigrants Held in OsloHolding such Muharram and Safar ceremonies facilitates the transmission of the values of the Ashura movement to new generations and strengthens social bonds within immigrant Shiite communities.
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Turkey / Istanbul Witnesses Renewal of Pledge with the Ideals of AshuraConcurrent with the days of Muharram mourning, a ceremony filled with grief and spirituality was held at the Kevser Ehlibeyt Mosque in Istanbul.
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Turkey / Emphasis on Responding to the Call of the Oppressed in Gaza at the Muharram Mourning Ceremony of Kowsar Mosque in IstanbulThe head of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) Scholars Assembly of Turkey, at the Muharram mourning ceremony at Kowsar Mosque in Istanbul, while emphasizing the eternal message of Ashura, affirmed that the call for help of Imam Husayn (a.s.) remains alive, and described supporting the oppressed of the world—from Gaza to Lebanon—as a manifestation of responding to this call.
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Bahrain/ Intensified Restrictions on Shiite Religious Freedoms During Muharram Mourning in BahrainThe organization "Americans for Democracy and Human Rights in Bahrain" (ADHRB) emphasized that it has monitored an increase in rights violations related to Ashura rituals in Bahrain.
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Bangladesh / Muharram Mourning Procession in Commemoration of the Martyrs of Karbala in Dhaka, Bangladesh (Images)The devotees of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) held a procession during the days of Husayni mourning.
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India/ Tens of Thousands of Mourners Participate in Muharram Processions in Jammu and KashmirMourning rituals and processions carrying the "Holy Standard (Alam)" were held in various areas of the Kashmir Valley under the auspices of the "Shiite Sharia Association of Jammu and Kashmir."
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UK/ Ashura Eve Ceremony Held at the AhlulBayt (a.s.) Institute in LondonThe Ashura Eve ceremony was held at the AhlulBayt (a.s.) Institute in London.
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Afghanistan/ Tasu’a and Ashura Mourning Ceremonies in AfghanistanTasu'a and Ashura mourning programs were held across Afghanistan without any security issues and with particular grandeur.
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Afghanistan/ Round-the-Clock Readiness of Security Forces in Balkh to Ensure Security of Muharram Mourning CeremoniesConcurrent with the days of Muharram mourning, security officials in Balkh Province announced the implementation of a special security plan to ensure the safety of mosques, Takya Khanas (Husayniyyahs), and Husayni mourners in Mazar-e-Sharif and the districts of this province.
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Afghanistan/ Appreciation for Security of Ashura Ceremonies in Kabul; Amid Criticism of Religious RestrictionsAfghanistan's Supreme Shiite Commission, by holding a meeting in Kabul, expressed appreciation for the efforts of the Islamic Emirate in providing security for the Ashura ceremonies.
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Bangladesh/ Grand Muharram Ceremonies in Chittagong, Bangladesh (Images)Concurrent with the days of Muharram, mourning ceremonies were held in Chittagong, Bangladesh, at the "Husayn (a.s.) Trust" Husayniyyah in Halishahar and the Sadarghat Imambarah.
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Lebanon / Hezbollah Holds Ashura Ceremonies Adjacent to the Shrine of Martyr Sayyed Hassan NasrallahLebanon's Hezbollah movement held the annual Ashura commemorative ceremony adjacent to the shrine of the martyr Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah.
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Bahrain / Ashura Ceremonies Held Amid Summons, Arrests, and Security ProblemsBahrain's largest political party, criticizing the Al Khalifa regime's performance, announced that words such as "summons," "arrest," "prohibition," and "security crackdown" have become an inseparable part of the Ashura season in Bahrain, and that the government, by imposing extensive restrictions, has sought to bring Husayni rituals under its control.
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Iraq / Warm Welcome by the People of Southern Iraq for Iranian PilgrimsThe people of southern Iraq gave a warm and enthusiastic welcome to Iranian pilgrims walking to the Arba'een ceremonies.
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Iran / Green Vow; In Honor of Arba’een in KermanshahThe Director General of the Environmental Protection Department of Kermanshah Province, by calling for a "Green Vow" on the eve of Arba'een, has transformed the route of pilgrims into an arena for protecting nature.
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Iraq / Arbaeen in Iran and Iraq CoincidesArbaeen in Iran and Iraq will coincide and will be on August 4, 2026.
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Iran/ Deployment of Over 1,000 Processions at Border Terminals from the Beginning of SafarOver 1,000 processions have been deployed at border terminals since the beginning of Safar.
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Iran/ Ramshir Caravan on the Road of Love Toward KarbalaThe Ramshir caravan is on the move along the Mashaya route toward Karbala.
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Iran and Iraq / Deputy Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran: Arba’een Depicts Brotherhood of Two NationsThe Deputy Minister of Interior of the Islamic Republic of Iran described the great Arba'een pilgrimage as a magnificent manifestation of the brotherhood between the two neighboring countries, Iran and Iraq.
