As Ashura is a solemn event, greetings are not encouraged. You might say “May God Bless Hussein’s soul,” to a Muslim friend but no specific greetings are required. Related articles ...

Ashura 2018: Muharram messages and greetings - what to say ASHURA takes place today as the important Muslim day of introspection takes place for the 10th day on the month of Muharram.

For teenagers like me in the 1960s, Ashura was a time of sorrow and grief, yes, but the schools were closed for a few days. Now it is grief and politics, a lot of politics. Hate and a lot of slogans.

Ashura is marked by all Muslims, but plays a major role in the Shia calendar. ... Some religious leaders say the graphic scenes that result tend to paint Shia Muslims in a backward or negative light.

The Day of Ashura is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram. The Prophet Muhammad singled it out as a recommended fasting day and made it a meritorious act for his followers. He also ...

In this Ashura procession on New York’s Park Avenue on Sunday, worshippers carry a staff with a flag and an alam on top, representing the family of the prophet.

Ashura ceremonies mark the death in battle of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad The day of Ashura is marked by Muslims as a whole, but for Shia Muslims it is a major religious ...

TEHRAN - Grief swept the world on Friday as people took to the streets of various cities to commemorate Ashura to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the esteemed third Shiite Imam ...