Ali Mardan Khan built this tomb for his mother, who lies buried in the centre. When Ali Mardan Khan died in Kabul in 1657, his body was brought to Lahore to be interred beside his mother.

According to historic references, the tomb of Ali Mardan Khan was an exquisite structure, surrounded by a lush garden like many other Mughal-era tombs. After Shah’s death in 1629, ...

The Lebanese militant group Hezbollah was long considered Iran’s first line of defense in case of a war with Israel.

Muharram, a sacred month in Islam, culminates in Ashura, a day of mourning and remembrance for Imam Hussain's martyrdom, marked by processions and symbolic acts of devotion.

Built in 977 over the tomb of Imam Ali, the mosque was reconstructed twice. After the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, the mosque was the site of several attacks and used as a base by militia members.