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Pro-Iranian demonstration against western policy

Islamic associations in Turkey have invited residents of Istanbul to attend a demonstration against the US, Israel and NATO in support for Iran....

by Behzad in Turkey on 04/02/2012

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The birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad celebrated in Hyderabad

Seminary students hold green flags during a rally for Rabi' al-awwal, the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, in Hyderabad, organised by...

by rajput yasir in Pakistan on 27/01/2012

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Funeral prayers held for murdered lawyers - Karachi

Funeral prayers were held for three lawyers who were slain by unknown gunmen after armed motorcyclists sprayed bullets at their car in the Arambagh...

by Syed Yasir Kazmi in Pakistan on 26/01/2012

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04/02/2012 - Pro-Iranian demonstration against western policy - Turkey - Islamic associations in Turkey have...
27/01/2012 - The birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad celebrated in Hyderabad - Pakistan - Seminary students hold green flags...
26/01/2012 - Funeral prayers held for murdered lawyers - Karachi - Pakistan - Funeral prayers were held for three...
20/01/2012 - Jaffaria Students protest against Khanpur incident on Chlum procession - Pakistan - Activists of Shiya Ulema Council and...
15/01/2012 - Arbaeen Procession in London - United Kingdom - Around 5000 Muslims held their 31st...
06/12/2011 - Ashura procession and Muharram in Bangalore - India - Thousands of Shia muslims in Bangalore...
06/12/2011 - Day of Ashura begins in Pakistan - Pakistan - Tazyiya, Alam and Zuljinah processions...
06/12/2011 - Ashura commemoration observed in Bangladesh - Bangladesh - Muslims observed the Day of Ashura...
01/10/2011 - Hazaras protest rally in Toronto - Canada - A protest rally organized by Hazara...
16/05/2011 - Shiite Muslims protest against Israel and the United States - Pakistan - Pakistani Shiite Muslims protest...

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Pro-Iranian demonstration against western policy
Islamic associations in Turkey have invited residents of Istanbul to attend a demonstration against the US, Israel and NATO in support for Iran. Istanbul, Turkey. 4th February 2012
Mourners attend annual Chup Tazia Silent Procession in Hyderabad
Mourners attend the Chup Tazia (silent procession), an annual religious procession held by Shia Muslims to commemorate the death of Imam Hasan al-Askari from Qadam Gah Mola, Hyderabad, ...
The birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad celebrated in Hyderabad
Seminary students hold green flags during a rally for Rabi' al-awwal, the birthday of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, in Hyderabad, organised by Dawat-e-Islami. Hyderabad, Pakistan. ...
Funeral prayers held for murdered lawyers - Karachi
Funeral prayers were held for three lawyers who were slain by unknown gunmen after armed motorcyclists sprayed bullets at their car in the Arambagh area. Pakistan. 26th January 2012
Jaffaria Students protest against Khanpur incident on Chlum procession
Activists of Shiya Ulema Council and Jaffaria Students Organisation hold a protest against Khanpur incident on Chlum procession. Qadam gah mola Ali, Hyderabad, Pakistan. 20th January 20...
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...
Shia Muslims parade commemorating death of imam Hussein.
Shia muslims commemorate the 'Arbaeen', or the end of 40 days of mourning, on the anniversary of the death of Imam Hussein. London, United Kingdom. 14th January 2012
Shia community carry 72 coffins for Muharram
The shia community carry 72 coffins in connection with Muharram Ul Harram from the saddat colony Latifabad, Hyderabad. 13th January 2012
Shi'ite Muslim sit-in at Governor House - Karachi
A massive funeral procession for slain Shi'ite leader, Askari Raza, leader of the Pasban-e-Jaffaria, ended with participants staging a sit-in outside Governor House. Pakistan. 1st ...
Shia Muslims observe Yaum-e-Ashura
Shia's Muslims observed Yaum-e-Ashura on the tenth day of Muharram through self flagellation, in mourning. Old Delhi, India. 6th December 2011
Mourners commemorate the holy month of Muharram - Karachi
A large number of mourners attend a procession on the 10th of the Holy Month of Muharram ul Harram. Muharram is the mourning month in remembrance of the Shahadat of Imam Hussain. Pakist...
Ashura procession and Muharram in Bangalore
Thousands of Shia muslims in Bangalore take part in an Ashura procession held on the 10th day of Muharram. The procession is held by Shias to mourn the death of Imam Hussain, the grand...
Shia'a Muslims Celebrate Ashura in Lebanon
Thousands of Lebanese Shia'a Muslims celebrate the Day of Ashura in Beirut, Lebanon. 6th December 2011
Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Kashmir
Kashmiri Shiite muslims attend the Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Srinagar, Kashmir. India. 6th December 2011
Day of Ashura begins in Pakistan
Tazyiya, Alam and Zuljinah processions have begun in all cities and towns across the country. The 10th Muharram main procession in Karachi attracted thousands. Pakistan. 6th December 20...
Indian Shiite Muslims take part in the 10th Muharram
Indian Shiite Muslims take part in a Muharram procession in Amritsar, India. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the four sacred months of the year in whic...
10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram - Pakistan
A large number of mourners attend a procession on the 10th of Holy Month of Muharramul Harram. Muharram is the mourning month in remembrance of the Shahadat of Imam Hussain. Hyderabad, ...
Ashura commemoration observed in Bangladesh
Muslims observed the Day of Ashura which falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, and which commemorates the slaying of the prophet Mohammed's ...
Police stop religious gatherings in Indian Kashmir
Police fire tear gas to break up religious gatherings. Authorities use batons, tear gas and water canons to break up processions taking place in defiance of a strict curfew. Kashmir, In...
The Crescent Observers Sighted Moon for Muharram
Muharram is the first month of Islamic calendar. Shiite Muslims observed preparing for Muharram and mourning in remembrance of Imam Hussain (A.S) the grand son of Prophet Muhammad (P.B....