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Iraq/ Launch of Security Plan for the Arba’een Pilgrimage in BasraThe local government of Basra Province announced the launch of a security plan for the Arba'een pilgrimage.
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Iraq/ Launch of Security Plan for the Arba’een Pilgrimage in BasraThe local government of Basra Province announced the launch of a security plan for the Arba'een pilgrimage.
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Pakistan/ Head of Pakistan’s Shiite Scholars Council: Karbala Is a Symbol of Awakening and Resistance Against OppressionHojat al-Islam Sayed Sajid Ali Naqvi stated: Karbala is a symbol of awakening and steadfastness against oppression, and its message resonates with the heart of every free human being in every era.
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Pakistan/ Conference “The Goal of Karbala in the View of the Martyred Leader (r.a.)” Held in PakistanThe grand conference "The Goal of the Karbala Uprising in the View of the Martyred Leader (r.a.)" was held with the widespread participation of scholars, intellectuals, religious figures, and various segments of the people in Sindh province, Pakistan.
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Myanmar / Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Held in Various RegionsMyanmar's Muslims, like Muslims around the world, mourn for the Master and Lord of the Martyrs during Muharram.
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China/ Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Held in Various RegionsChinese Muslims, like Muslims around the world, mourn for the Master and Lord of the Martyrs during Muharram.
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Iraq / Muharram Mourning Ceremonies Among the Shiites of IraqIraq, especially during Muharram, hosts mourners of Imam Husayn (a.s.) with particular customs and traditions. These rituals, which are held specifically in the holy cities of Karbala and Najaf, reflect the deep cultural and religious connection of the Iraqi people to the values of Ashura and the message of Imam Husayn (a.s.).
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Iraq/ Representative of Ayatollah Sistani: The Honor of Serving Imam Husayn (a.s.) Is Perfected Through Adherence to the Way of the AhlulBayt (a.s.)Hojat al-Islam Sheikh Abdul-Mahdi al-Karbalai emphasized that serving Imam Husayn (a.s.) is not limited merely to performing job duties, but is perfected through practical adherence to the way of the AhlulBayt (a.s.), fulfilling religious obligations, and avoiding prohibitions.
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India/ Husayni Mourning, A Manifestation of Muslim Unity and Love for the AhlulBayt (a.s.)Hojat al-Islam Sayed Kalb-e-Jawad Naqvi, in his remarks, referred to the widespread participation of Sunnis in the mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussein (a.s.), describing Husayni mourning as a symbol of unity and Muslim love for the AhlulBayt (a.s.), and emphasized the necessity of countering divisive policies.
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China/ Beyond the Borders of Karbala; The Reflection of Imam Hussein’s (a.s.) Character and Ashura Rituals in ChinaAshura in China, despite cultural limitations, has been reflected not only as a religious ritual but also as a universal symbol of justice-seeking and resistance against oppression.
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Iraq/ Karbala Hosted the Most Unique Muharram Mourning ProcessionConcurrent with the days of Muharram in Iraq, the "Qanadil al-Sama" (Lanterns of the Sky) procession was held in Bayn al-Haramayn with a unique ritual, and its members, dressed in white, mourned along the path from the shrine of Abbas (a.s.) to the shrine of Imam Husayn (a.s.).
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Turkey/ The Chant of “Zaynab, Zaynab” at Lady Zaynab (a.s.) Mosque in IstanbulDevotees of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) gathered at Lady Zaynab (a.s.) Mosque in Istanbul to mourn Imam Husayn (a.s.).
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Turkey/ Husayni Gathering in the City of Hatay; A Major Step by the Holy Husayni Shrine in Promoting Ashura Culture in TurkeyThe Imam Husayn (a.s.) Cultural Center, affiliated with the Holy Husayni Shrine, held its fourth annual conference in Turkey in the city of Hatay.
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Hungary/ Ashura Mourning Ceremony for Imam Husayn (a.s.) Held in BudapestThe Ashura mourning ceremony for Imam Husayn (a.s.) was held at the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Budapest, with the participation of a large number of Iranians residing in Hungary, particularly students, youth, and devotees of the AhlulBayt (a.s.).
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Turkey/ Head of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) Scholars Union of Turkey: Karbala; A Call That Crossed All BordersAshura 2026 (1447) once again demonstrated that Karbala is no longer merely a historical memory or religious ritual, but rather a shared language of human conscience. From the Middle East to Europe, from America to Oceania, millions of people kept alive the eternal message of justice-seeking and freedom of Imam Hussein (a.s.) through tears, mourning, and social actions.
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Nigeria/ Husayni Mourning by the People of Nigeria on AshuraAt noon on Ashura, devotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) in Nigeria took to the streets to mourn Imam Husayn (a.s.).
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Iraq/The Bani Asad Ritual: Commemorating the Burial of the Martyrs of KarbalaThe Bani Asad mourning procession is held annually on the 13th of Muharram, three days after Ashura, in Karbala.
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Iraq/ Thousands of Iraqi Youth Renew Their Pledge During Sayed Hashem al-Haydari’s Ashura Address in BaghdadDuring a passionate Ashura address by Sayed Hashem al-Haydari in Baghdad, thousands of Iraqi youth renewed their commitment to the ideals of the Resistance.
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Turkey / Sham-e Ghariban at Zeynebiye in Istanbul; Emphasis on Lady Zaynab’s (s.a.) Mission and the Unity of the Islamic UmmahThe Sham-e Ghariban (Evening of the Strangers) ritual was held at the Zeynebiye Mosque and Cultural Center with the enthusiastic presence of the devotees of the AhlulBayt (a.s.), and speakers, while explaining the messages of Ashura, emphasized Lady Zaynab's (s.a.) mission in safeguarding the Husayni movement and the necessity of unity among the Islamic ummah.
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South Africa/ Muharram Mourning CeremoniesConcurrent with the days of Muharram, mourning ceremonies for Sayyed al-Shuhada (the Master of Martyrs), Imam Husayn (a.s.), and his companions were held in South Africa.
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Thailand/ Husayni Mourning Ceremonies HeldConcurrent with other countries around the world, Husayni mourning ceremonies were held in Thailand.
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Turkey / Husayni Mourning Ceremonies HeldConcurrent with other countries around the world, Husayni mourning ceremonies were held in Turkey.
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Sierra Leone / Husayni Mourning Ceremonies HeldConcurrent with other countries around the world, Husayni mourning ceremonies were held in Sierra Leone.
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Serbia / Husayni Mourning Ceremonies HeldConcurrent with other countries around the world, Husayni mourning ceremonies were held in Serbia.
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Food Distribution Stalls for Husayni Mourners in IndonesiaDevotees of the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) in Jakarta set up mawakib to serve Husayni mourners during Muharram.