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Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura
Shiite Muslims in the U.S. and worldwide have been observing a period of mourning leading to the day of Ashoura, which marks the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad
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Tehran Times
· Jul 10, 2026
With fists raised and vows of vengeance, millions entomb their martyred Leader
TEHRAN — Calls for strong and historic revenge have reached an absolute peak across the Islamic world following the final burial of the martyred Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei. Millions of deeply grieving yet defiant mourners gathered at the Holy Imam Reza Shrine in the northeastern city of Mashhad on Thursday.
Euronews
· Jun 26, 2026
Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals
Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 9, 2026
The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq
From Iran to Iraq, Ali Khamenei’s funeral carries strong symbolism and a message of unity for millions of Shia Muslims, whose leaders have different visions of religion and politics. Al Jazeera’s Ali Hashem explains. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Reuters
· Jun 25, 2026
LIVE: Shi’ite Muslims gather in Iraq's Karbala before marking Ashura
Shi'ite Muslims gather in Iraq's holy city of Karbala ahead of Ashura, which commemorates the killing of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. #iraq #karbala #ashura #holycity #live Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/
Al-Monitor
· Jun 25, 2026
Iranian pilgrims mourn their war dead during Ashura rituals
By Ahmed SaeedKARBALA, Iraq, June 25 (Reuters) - Carrying photos of loved ones killed in the war with the U.S. and Israel, Iranian pilgrims crossed into the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to commemorate Ashura, the holiest day on the Shi'ite Muslim calendar.Ashura falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, and marks the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, who was killed in battle in 680 in Karbala.
ABNA English
· Jun 22, 2026
Muharram Mourning Ceremonies of Hezbollah in Joun, Al-Marayjeh
Hezbollah, during the holding of religious ceremonies on the occasion of the sixth night of the month of Muharram and the commemoration of Imam Hussein (a.s.) and his companions, held extensive mourning gatherings in the areas of Joun and Al-Marayjeh with the presence of religious figures, social activists, and families of martyrs.
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Related coverage for " Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura": Tehran Times — With fists raised and vows of vengeance, millions entomb their martyred Leader. Euronews — Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals. Al Jazeera English — The symbolism of Ali Khamenei’s funeral, from Iran to Iraq. Reuters — LIVE: Shi’ite Muslims gather in Iraq's Karbala before marking Ashura. Al-Monitor — Iranian pilgrims mourn their war dead during Ashura rituals. ABNA English — Muharram Mourning Ceremonies of Hezbollah in Joun, Al-Marayjeh