(CNN) — 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 ...

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is considered sacred by Muslims around the world. The onset of the holy month is marked by a period of deep mourning and reflection, especially on ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year, a time of reflection and renewal for many Muslims around the world. As the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Muharram holds deep ...

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic Hijri calendar and is considered one of the four sacred months in Islam. It signifies both the Islamic New Year and a time of deep mourning. As per Islamic ...

The Council of Shi’ite Scholars of Afghanistan on July 26 published a declaration calling on mourners to scale back their activities during ceremonies to mark the start of Muharram, the first month of ...

As the sun sets on Monday-the day of Ashura (10th Muharram day)-Shia Muslims in the city will switch off the lights at their homes as well as majlis for a few hours An important rite of Muharram, ...

Immigrants deemed eligible for an expedited order of removal are processed at an ICE facility in Tampa before boarding air transport out of the country.