Millions across Iran commemorate Imam Hussein’s Martyrdom on Ashura
Millions of Shia Muslims throughout Iran are observing Ashura on Sunday, mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson and the third Shia Imam.
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‘We are in a dangerous place’: British Muslims on the fallout from 7/7 attack 20 years on
Many feel counter-terrorism policies and brazen Islamophobia have increased hostility and isolation experience by communityFor many in the British Muslim community, the tragedy of 7 July 2005 lives long in the memory. The bombings sent shockwaves throu…
Largest open air Ta’zieh in Iran held in Sahra Roud, Fasa: The story of Horr ibn Yazid Ryahi
The Ta’zieh (tragic play) of Horr ibn Yazid Ryahi was performed on Thursday in the village of Sahra Roud in Fasa County, Fars Province.
Iranians commemorate Tasua, honoring Imam Hussein’s sacrifice
Millions of Iranians are participating in nationwide mourning ceremonies on Tasua on Saturday, the ninth day of Muharram, to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the third Shia Imam, and his loyal companions.
Senior Tehran clerics declare Trump, Netanyahu ‘Enemies of Islam’ in harsh religious ruling
A group of prominent Islamic jurists and religious scholars based in Tehran has issued a strong religious ruling condemning US President Donald Trump and the Israeli regime’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Dalai Lama defies China to say successor will be chosen by Tibetan tradition
Spiritual leader challenges Beijing in video statement released in run-up to 90th birthday celebrationsThe Dalai Lama has declared in a direct challenge to China that the centuries-old spiritual institution bearing his name will continue after his deat…
Shia religious authority: Anyone threatening Leadership, religious authority considered mohareb
Ayatollah Naser Makarem Shirazi, a prominent Shia religious authority, said that any individual or regime that threatens or assaults the leadership (of the Islamic Republic) and the religious authority in an effort to harm the Islamic Ummah and its go…
US Catholic school fires teacher after husband’s obituary reveals his marriage to a man
Mark Richards says a parent complained to New Orleans’ St Francis Xavier school after reading his late husband’s obituaryA longtime music teacher at a Catholic school in the New Orleans area recently lost his job when it was revealed to an evidently “d…
Archbishop of Wales stands down after Bangor cathedral scandal
Andy John had previously issued ‘unequivocal’ apology over culture of excessive drinking, promiscuity and bullyingThe archbishop of Wales has stepped down after a culture of excessive drinking, sexual promiscuity, bullying, bad language and inappropria…
US supreme court rules key provision of Obamacare constitutional
Case challenged how members of an obscure but vital healthcare committee are appointedUS politics live – latest updatesThe US supreme court has ruled that a key provision of “Obamacare”, formally known as the Affordable Care Act, is constitutional. The…