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Arbaeen Procession in London

Around 5000 Muslims held their 31st Arbaeen procession on Park Lane organised by the Hussaini Islamic Trust with colourful flags, large gold and...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 15/01/2012

Several thousand Shia Muslims took part in the 30th annual Arbaeen procession in London today, ending 40 days of mourning after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Husain. London, UK. 30/01/2011

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Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession

Several thousand Shia Muslims took part in the 30th annual Arbaeen procession in London today, ending 40 days of mourning after the anniversary of...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 30/01/2011

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The Chelom of Hazrat Imam Hussain Observed

Chelom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and the Kerbala’s other martyrs is being observed today across the World, including Pakistan amid tightened security in...

by Majid Hussain in Pakistan on 25/01/2011

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15/01/2012 - Arbaeen Procession in London - United Kingdom - Around 5000 Muslims held their 31st...
30/01/2011 - Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - Several thousand Shia Muslims took part...
25/01/2011 - The Chelom of Hazrat Imam Hussain Observed - Pakistan - Chelom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and the...
25/01/2011 - Chehlum Imam Hussain A.S observed Today - Pakistan - The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S...
17/12/2010 - Shi'ite Muslims during a Muharram procession in India - India - Shi'ite Muslims during a Muharram...
07/02/2010 - London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - More than five thousand Shia Muslims...
08/01/2010 - Commemorating Imam Hussain's Martyrdom - Bangladesh - DMTX. Each year the Ashura commemorates...

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Arbaeen Procession in London
Around 5000 Muslims held their 31st Arbaeen procession on Park Lane organised by the Hussaini Islamic Trust with colourful flags, large gold and silver replica shrines, chanting and bea...
Curfew imposed in some parts of Srinagar
Authorities imposed a curfew in parts of the summer capital of Kashmir, to thwart the planned 10th Muharram processions, a time when Muslims mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson ...
Muharram processions end Peacefully
The main procession of the Muharram 9th celebration passed off peacefully. The procession left Nishter Park and travelled to Hussainia Iranian Imambargah. Karachi, Pakistan. 5th Decembe...
9th Muharram marked on the eve of the Day of Ashura
Shi'ite Muslim men and boys take part in self-flagellation, or flogging, during a religious procession ahead of the Ashura festival in Peshawar, Pakistan. 5th December 2011
Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession
Several thousand Shia Muslims took part in the 30th annual Arbaeen procession in London today, ending 40 days of mourning after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Husain. London, ...
Chehlum Imam Hussain A.S observed Today
The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and other martyrs of Kerbala is being observed with solemnity and religious reverence across the country. Karachi, Pakistan. 25/01/2011
Chehlum of Hazrat Ali in Hyderabad
Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (a.s) and the Kerbala’s other martyrs is being observed today across the world including Pakistan amid tightened security in the country. Pakistan. 25/01/...
The Chelom of Hazrat Imam Hussain Observed
Chelom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and the Kerbala’s other martyrs is being observed today across the World, including Pakistan amid tightened security in the country. Karachi, Pakistan. 25/...
Shi'ite Muslims during a Muharram procession in India
Shi'ite Muslims during a Muharram procession in Sivasagar, Assam, India. 17/12/2010
Day of Ashura - New Delhi
A Shiite religious procession on the 10th day of the holy Islamic month of Muharram. New Delhi, India. 17/12/2010
London Arbaeen Procession
More than five thousand Shia Muslims came to Marble Arch today, Sunday 7 Feb 2010, for the 28th annual Arbaeen procession in London, commemorating the sacrifice made by the grandson of ...
Imam Hussain commemorative march in London
DMTX. Islamic march marking the death of Imam Hussain, grandson of the prophet Mohammed. London, UK. 07/02/2010.
Ashura Day Celebrations in Bangladesh
DMTX.The Bangladesh community observe Ashura on the tenth Muharram. On this day, Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad was assassinated by his opponent Yazid. Dhaka, Bangladesh...
Commemorating Imam Hussain's Martyrdom
DMTX. Each year the Ashura commemorates the "martyrdom" of Imam Hussain, grandson of the Prophet Mohammed, who was killed in the desert of Kerbala by the Sunni Caliph Yazid. S...
Shia Remember Karbala Martyrs
Shia Muslims held their annual procession through London in Ashura Day, the 10th of the Muslim month of Muharram, (Sunday 17 Dec, 2009) from Marble Arch to mourn the assassination of th...
Thousands of Muslims commemorate martyrdom of Imam Hussain
DMTX. Thousands of Muslims descended onto London streets to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Muhammad. London, UK. 27/12/2009.
9th Muharram Procession: Islamabad
Processions in connections with the 9th of Muharram marking the 'day of grief' in Islam when the prophet's grandson, Imam Hussein was killed at the Battle of Kerbala by t...
Indian police stop Shi'ite Muslims procession, 60 injured.
Almost 60 mourners were injured on Saturday when police used batons and tear gas to break up a procession by hundreds of Shi'ite Muslims in Indian Kashmir's main city.
Gatherings, Mournings, and Mournings Procession 1st Muharram Al Ulam
Muharram The Frst Month of Islamic Calendar Brings Along With It A Feeling Of Great Sadness And Sorrow In The Heart Of Every Muslim. It Is A Month In Which We Commemorate Imam Huseein (...