Millions of Shiite Muslims packed the streets of the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday on their annual pilgrim to mark the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussain (a.s). Pics/AFP and Mohamadali Budhwani
24 August,2024 06:54 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Graphic Content | Ashura observed on the 10th day of Muharram, marks a significant mourning period for Muslims, particularly within the Shia community. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The period holds deep historical and religious significance as it symbolises the struggle against tyranny and injustice. Pics/AFP
17 July,2024 01:23 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi
Shiite Muslim pilgrims gather for the yearly commemoration of the 795 CE death of Imam Musa al-Kadhim in Nasiriyah city in Iraq's southern Dhi Qar province on February 6, 2024. (Pics/AFP)
06 February,2024 03:28 PM IST | Editor
At least 100 people were killed as a fire broke out during a wedding party in northern Iraq, reported CNN citing the Iraqi state news agency (Pics/AFP)
27 September,2023 11:32 AM IST | ronak mastakarADVERTISEMENT
