The gold-domed mosque of Imam Ali bin Abi Talib — named after the slain cousin and son-in-law of Islam’s prophet Muhammad — has been revered by the world’s 120 million Shiite Muslims as a ...

The 100-feet-high Tazia - a miniature replica of the tomb of Imam Hussain - collapsed during a Muharram procession in ...

On the 10th day of Muharram in the year 61 AH (After Hijrah), corresponding to October 10, 680 CE, Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the ...

Tazias, intricately crafted miniature replicas symbolising the tomb of Imam Hussain, are an integral part of the processions. Read to know more ...

During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe deep mourning with symbolic elements like Taziya (replica of Imam Hussain's tomb), Alam (flag of Hazrat Abbas), and Taboot (symbolic coffins).

The month of Ramadhan, a month of fasting, giving, forgiveness and spiritual upliftment is currently upon us. Along with all the virtues which we derive from this period of fasting, such as empathy… ...