Processions and religious gatherings have been held in Indian-controlled Kashmir to mark the passing anniversary of the prophet of Islam and his grandson and second Shia Imam, Hassan al-Mujtaba.

Bahraini scholars condemn the ruling Al Khalifah regime’s crackdown on Shia Mulism during Muharram rituals.

Iran imposes tight restrictions on travel through western borders with Iraq.

Millions of Muslims have marked the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam on Ashura.

Afghanistan government has deployed 14 thousands of forces including public committees across the capital city Kabul to provide mosques and other mourning halls with security during the mourning month of Muharram.

Muslims across the globe are holding mourning rituals in commemoration of martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein, the third Shia Imam.

Muharram coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia leader, Imam Hossein.