The governor of the Iraqi holy city of Karbala has announced extensive multi-sector preparations to host an estimated 25 million pilgrims for the Araba’een mourning ceremonies, marking a significant annual increase...
Read More »What Is the Reason for Mourning for Imam Husayn (A.S)?
The Infallible Imams (a.s.) have greatly emphasized over reviving the event of Karbala and the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (a.s.) so that the future generations may benefit from the lessons that this great event....
Read More »New Releases: The Charm of the Red Rose: A Moral Explanation of the Battle of Karbala
Drawing on both classical Shiʿa sources and contemporary moral philosophy, the book explores Imam Hussein’s choices through the lens of universal ethics, highlighting his relevance not only for Shiʿa Muslims but for all who seek moral clarity in times of injustice....
Read More »From Karbala to Gaza: A Rallying Cry against Injustice that Won’t Be Silenced
It is that time of the year again when voices of truth and justice, transcending lines of ethnicity, sect, and ideology, rise in unison to honor the ‘Master of Martyrs’, who redefined resistance and moral courage on the desert plains of Karbala fourteen centuries ago...
Read More »Ayatollah Khamenei Attends Ashura Night Mourning Ceremony
The Leader of the Islamic Revolution, Grand Ayatollah Sayyid Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony at Imam Khomeini's Hosseinieh marking the Ashura night on on Saturday...
Read More »Millions in Iran, across the world Attend Mourning Ceremonies to Mark Tāsūʻā
Millions of Muslims in Iran and across the world are commemorating Tasu’a, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)...
Read More »‘Who Is Hussain’ by Dr. Mehdi Saeed Hazari
This slim volume should be a welcome addition to the libraries of both Muslims and non-Muslims. It sheds light on the horrific events we see playing out in the world today as a consequence of events that took place in the vaults of Islamic history from the time of its formative early years in the Arabian peninsula....
Read More »Call for Papers: 9th Arbaeen International Conference
The Karbala Center for Studies and Research, affiliated with the Astan (custodianship) of Imam Hussein (AS) holy shrine has announced the call for the 9th International Scientific Conference on Arbaeen Pilgrimage...
Read More »Iran Islamic Revolution Closely Linked with Imam Hussein’s School of Thought
Imam Khomeini, the late founder of the Islamic Republic, used to maintain that that the struggle for the Islamic revolution was inspired by Imam Hussain (PBUH) who rose against all types of injustices and tyranny....
Read More »Iranian Pilgrims Join Million-Strong Arbaeen March
Tens of thousands of Iranian pilgrims have already started their on-foot journey to the holy city of Karbala, Iraq, to attend the million-strong Arbaeen procession....
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