Each year, the thick, porridge-like soup is made in a large, communal pot with sometimes dozens of cooks taking part in the ...

By Tyler Arnold Allies of the new Syrian government and other non-state actors have continued violence and discrimination ...

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has defined his rule and Iran’s place in the world through his hostility to Israel and the US. Last ...

Shia mourners mark Youm-e-Ashura in Kashmir amid detentions, with leaders emphasizing unity and peaceful commemoration.

The ambassador's missteps reflect a poor grasp of the region’s complex dynamics and jeopardize opportunities for peace ...

Nagpur: The Muslim community, especially the Shia sect, observed Ashura with remembrance of Imam Hussain's martyrdom in distinct ways in the city on S.

Shia Muslims in Kalaburagi observe Muharram with religious fervor, including processions and rituals to mourn Imam Hussain's ...

In one of the most difficult places on earth to openly practice the Christian faith, there are glimpses of hope ...

The ritual of Muharram in Iran, traditionally understood in the West as a strictly religious ceremony, in fact holds a much ...

People across Iran have attended mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura, one of the holiest days for Shia Muslims. The events ...

British special forces set up a secretive ‘kill’ operation against the top bomb-maker in the Islamic State in Syria ahead of ...

Muslims across the world recall the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) along with his family members and 72 followers, who embraced martyrdom in 680 AD in the desert of Karbala on the banks of the ...