Ashura 2024 is from July 16, Tuesday to July 17, Wednesday. Muharram holds historical importance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims, as it marks the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The battle involved a ...

Shia mourners carry the Palestinian flag while raising the issue of Israel-Gaza war, as they participate in the 8th Muharram procession, in Srinagar, Monday, July 15, 2024.

One of the most important date for Shia Muslims is the tenth day of the holy month of Muharram (the first month in the Islamic lunar calendar). Shia Muslims celebrate the anniversary of the death ...