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Pakistani officials: Ashura epic defender of Islamic values and justice
Aug 30, 2020 18:17The self-sacrifice and devotion of Imam Hussein (as), his family and his faithful companions in Karbala, has been forever recorded in the history of Islam, and Ashura is a reminder of the defense of Islamic values, honesty, and justice, Pakistani senior officials including President and Prime Minister of Pakistan said on the occasion of Ashura Day.
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Ashura Noon Prayer performed across Iran
Aug 30, 2020 18:10Ashura mourners performed noon prayer across Iran in commemoration of Imam Hussain (AS) martyrdom anniversary, with health protocols observed.
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Imam Hussein mourners offer noon prayer of Ashura in Qom
Aug 30, 2020 16:13On the Day of Ashura, the mourning of Imam Hussein (AS) and 72 of his faithful companions was held in the holy shrine of Hazrat Fatemeh Masoumeh (AS) in Qom, southern Tehran in accordance with health protocols.
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People of Tabriz hold candle-light ceremony on Ashura eve
Aug 30, 2020 10:48Tabriz (IP) - The traditional and religious ritual of candle lighting in mosques and religious places was held on Ashura eve in Tabriz, the capital of East Azerbaijan province, northwestern Iran.
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Iranian mourners observing Ashura rituals across the country
Aug 30, 2020 10:00Tehran (IP) - Ashura mourning rituals are underway all across Iran to commemorate the third Shia Imam's martyrdom anniversary.
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Imam Hussein's resistance to tyranny rooted in in hearts and souls of his followers
Aug 29, 2020 20:27Tehran (IP) - Iran's Zarif said Imam Hussein's sacrifice has ingrained resistance to tyranny and injustice in hearts and souls of his followers for centuries.
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Iran's steadfastness in resisting domination is rooted in culture of Ashura: FM Spox
Aug 29, 2020 19:21Tehran (IP) - The Iranian spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the stability and steadfastness of the Islamic Republic of Iran in the resistance against domination are rooted in the culture of Ashura.
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Special mourning ceremony for women in Mashahd observing hygienic protocols
Aug 29, 2020 18:50Mashhad (IP) - A special ritual of mourning ceremony during Muharram is popular with women. In these kinds of mourning rituals which have been observed in Hussainiyas, mosques, and even private houses, only female mourners attend and observe morning rituals which is popular across the country including in the holy city of Mashhad in northeastern Khorasan Razavi province. 101/205
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Mourners mark Tasu'a in holy shrine of Imam Hussein
Aug 29, 2020 17:18Millions of Muslims around the world are commemorating Tasu'a, the 9th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, ahead of the day that witnessed the martyrdom of the third Shia Imam al-Hussein Bin Ali [AS].
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Muharram mourning ceremonies at the eve of Tasua and Ashura amid Corona outbreak
Aug 28, 2020 14:44Shiite Muslims across the world especially in Iraq attend Muharram mourning ceremonies to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in the year 680 A.D.
