The holy day takes place on the 10th day of Muharram, the sacred first month of the Islamic calendar. The name Ashura comes from the word “ashara” which means “ten” (referring to the number).

On the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muslims worldwide commemorate Ashura, a day rich in historical and spiritual significance rooted in the story ...

Middle East Explosive detonates near Shiite shrine in Damascus suburb ahead of Ashura holy day, several casualties Syrian Observatory for Human Rights indicated 10 were wounded or killed in blast ...

Shiite Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century martyrdom of a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Imam Hussein bin Ali’s death in ...

The onset of the holy month is marked by a period of deep mourning and reflection, especially on the 10th day, known as Yaum-e-Ashura, to commemorate the tragic events of the Battle of Karbala. This ...

On the solemn occasion of Ashura, President Asif Ali Zardari and Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif called on the nation to follow the path of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). They said his life and sacrifice ...

The ninth day of Muharram ‘Tasu’a’ is of paramount importance in view of Shia. As mentioned above, this day is attributed to Abbas ibn Ali (PBUH) and is observed the same as Ashura Day and Shia ...

Bahrain has declared a two-day public holiday for Ashura, creating an extended weekend for government employees from Friday ...

Ashura, or “the 10th day,” falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. It is the holiest day for Shiites, many of whom make pilgrimages to a shrine in Karbala, Iraq, ...

Shiites comprise the majority of Muslims in Iran, Iraq and Azerbaijan, with sizable minority populations in a number of countries including Pakistan and India. Ashura, or “the 10th day,” falls ...