Ashoura
Coverage of Ashoura in the Nexus archive.
- Massive Shiite crowds mark Ashoura amid fresh Iran-Israel-US war fallout
Shiite Muslims worldwide commemorated Ashoura, marking the death of Hussein, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and other regions. The observance follows recent conflicts involving Iran, the U.S., and Israel, including the killing of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in February. Mourners expressed grief through self-flagellation and processions, with many also grieving personal losses from the ongoing war.
- Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
Shiite Muslims worldwide observed Ashoura, a holy day commemorating Imam Hussein's martyrdom, amid ongoing conflicts in Iran and Lebanon. The observance follows the Israeli airstrike killing Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, and Hezbollah's battles with Israeli forces in Lebanon, with mourning rituals held despite the war's impact.
- Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
Shiite Muslims worldwide observed Ashoura, a holy day commemorating Imam Hussein's martyrdom, amid ongoing wars in Iran and Lebanon. The day follows the killing of Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei in an Israeli airstrike and intensified conflict in Lebanon involving Hezbollah and Israeli forces.
- Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
Shiite Muslims globally are observing Ashoura, a holy day emphasizing sacrifice and martyrdom, amid ongoing conflicts in Iran and Lebanon. The day holds heightened significance this year due to the prolonged warfare in these regions.
- Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
Shiite Muslims globally observed Ashoura, a holy day commemorating Imam Hussein's martyrdom, amid ongoing wars in Iran and Lebanon. The day follows the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in an Israeli airstrike and continued conflict in Lebanon involving Hezbollah and Israeli forces.
- Shiite Muslims mark holy day of Ashoura after months of war in Iran and Lebanon
Shiite Muslims worldwide observed Ashoura, a holy day commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, amid ongoing wars in Iran and Lebanon. The day follows months of conflict, including an Israeli airstrike that killed Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Hezbollah-led battles in Lebanon, with Ashoura coinciding with Khamenei's funeral and efforts by displaced Lebanese to return home.
- Tyre in southern Lebanon marks Muharram holy month after destruction from Israel-Hezbollah war
Shiite Muslims in Tyre, Lebanon, observed Muharram amid war devastation caused by the Israel-Hezbollah conflict, with mourners honoring Imam Hussein's martyrdom and displaying portraits of relatives killed. The city, heavily damaged by Israeli airstrikes, marked Ashoura as part of the holy month, with over 4,000 reported deaths and widespread displacement in Lebanon.