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Turkey / Iran’s Minister of Science Delivers Speech Among Husayni Mourners in IstanbulIran's Minister of Science, Research and Technology, who traveled to Turkey to attend the Modern Educational Technologies Conference, concurrently with the Ashura rituals, attended the gathering of Shiites and devotees of the AhlulBayt (a.s.) at Zeynebiye in Istanbul and delivered a speech among the Husayni mourners.
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Women in Türkiye Hold Husayni Mourning CeremoniesWomen devoted to the Ahl al-Bayt (a.s.) in Türkiye participated in mourning processions to commemorate Imam Husayn (a.s.).
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Russia / Ashura Mourning CeremoniesRussia's Shiites, concurrent with Ashura, held mourning rituals, chest-beating, and processions in memory of the Master and Lord of the Martyrs of Karbala.
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Lebanese Mourners Commemorate Imam Husayn (a.s.) Amid Displacement Caused by the WarDespite the hardships caused by the war and Israeli attacks, people in Lebanon continue to hold mourning ceremonies for Imam Husayn (a.s.).
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Scenes of Husayni Mourners at Bayn al-Haramayn in Karbala on AshuraHusayni mourners gathered in large numbers at Bayn al-Haramayn in Karbala on the Day of Ashura.
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The Chehel Akhtaran Mourning Procession of Qom Participates in Husayni MourningThe Chehel Akhtaran mourning procession from Qom took part in the Husayni mourning ceremonies at the holy shrine of Lady Fatimah al-Ma'sumah (a.s.).
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Tuwairij Mourners Carry Images of Iran’s Martyred LeaderA group of participants in the Tuwairij mourning procession were seen carrying images of Iran’s martyred Leader.
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The Tuwairij Run Enters the Shrine of Imam Husayn (a.s.)Every year, thousands of mourners take part in the Tuwairij Run, one of the largest Ashura mourning processions.
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The Roar of Mourners at Noon on Ashura in Bayn al-HaramaynThousands of devotees and mourners of Imam Husayn (a.s.) gathered in Bayn al-Haramayn to commemorate Ashura.
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Millions Attend Ashura Mourning Ceremonies in YemenMillions of devotees of Imam Husayn (a.s.) commemorated Ashura in cities across Yemen.
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Afghanistan/ Herat in Mourning for the Standard-Bearer of Karbala; The Manifestation of Unity and Loyalty in the Tasu’a RitualsConcurrent with the days of Tasu'a and Ashura, Herat province is immersed in grief and mourning. Thousands of devotees of the AhlulBayt (a.s.), with passionate presence in mosques and Takayas, while honoring the memory of Abbas ibn Ali (a.s.), emphasized the promotion of the culture of sacrifice, unity, and responsibility as the main messages of the Ashura movement.
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Afghanistan/ Special Security Measures for Peaceful Mourning; Herat Ready to Hold Tasu’a and Ashura CeremoniesConcurrent with the days of Tasu'a and Ashura, senior security officials of Herat province have announced the implementation of stringent security measures and the full readiness of forces to ensure order and security for mourners in mosques and Takayas.
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Japan/ Podcast “The Epic of Karbala” Produced for Japanese AudiencesThe podcast "The Epic of Karbala" was produced by the Cultural Section of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Japan.
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Nigeria/ Holding of Mourning Ceremonies During the Month of MuharramConcurrent with the beginning of the month of Muharram, Nigeria has witnessed the widespread holding of mourning gatherings for Imam Hussein (a.s.)—ceremonies centered on justice, resistance, and unity, showcasing a manifestation of the universal nature of Ashura's message.
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Iranian Film and Television Actor Attends Imam Husayn (a.s.) Mourning CeremonyMehran Ghafourian, an Iranian film and television actor, participated in the mourning ceremony for Imam Husayn (a.s.) at Tehran’s Grand Bazaar.
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Iran’s Minister of Science Addresses Husayni Mourners in IstanbulAt this year's grand Ashura gathering in Istanbul, Iran’s Minister of Science delivered a speech before the Husayni mourners.
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Rosewater Sprinkled on Husayni Mourners at the Shrine of the Lady of GenerosityAs thousands of Husayni mourners gathered, 1,000 liters of rosewater were used to perfume the Shrine of the Lady of Generosity.
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Husayni Mourning in Michigan, United StatesAs the days of mourning for Imam Husayn (a.s.) continue, mourning ceremonies were held in Michigan, United States.
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Husayni Mourning in Quetta, PakistanAs Husayni mourning ceremonies are held across the world, the people of Pakistan are also participating with great devotion.
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UK/ Husayni Mourning Ceremony Held in the United KingdomIn parallel with the rest of the world, Husayni mourning ceremonies were held in the United Kingdom.
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Iraq / For the First Time, Documenting Ashura Rituals of NajafThe Media Department of the Holy Alawi Shrine, by launching a specialized media project, has placed on its agenda the documentation of all mourning gatherings and Ashura rituals in the old city of Najaf and around the holy Alawi Shrine.
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Burundi/ Holding of Mourning Ceremonies During the Month of MuharramConcurrent with the beginning of the month of Muharram, Burundi has witnessed the widespread holding of mourning gatherings for Imam Husayn (a.s.)—ceremonies centered on justice, resistance, and unity, showcasing a manifestation of the universal nature of Ashura's message.
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Kenya/ Holding of Mourning Ceremonies During the Month of MuharramConcurrent with the beginning of the month of Muharram, Kenya has witnessed the widespread holding of mourning gatherings for Imam Husayn (a.s.)—ceremonies centered on justice, resistance, and unity, showcasing a manifestation of the universal nature of Ashura's message.
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Tanzania/ Holding of Mourning Ceremonies During the Month of MuharramConcurrent with the beginning of the month of Muharram, Tanzania has witnessed the widespread holding of mourning gatherings for Imam Hussein (a.s.)—ceremonies centered on justice, resistance, and unity, showcasing a manifestation of the universal nature of Ashura's message.
