Ashura
Coverage of Ashura in the Nexus archive.
- Shi'ite Muslims mark their holiest day in war-battered Lebanon
Shi'ite Muslims in Lebanon marked Ashura, their holiest day, in the war-damaged city of Nabatieh. Israel's military campaign against Hezbollah has caused widespread destruction in southern Lebanon.
- Mourners observe Ashura amid elaborate security arrangements
Mourners observed Ashura with processions in cities like Karachi, Peshawar, and Rawalpindi under elaborate security arrangements. Security measures included road closures, thousands of personnel, and suspended internet services in some areas. Commuters were advised to use alternative routes during the processions.
- Lamp of guidance
The article discusses the historical significance of the Ashura event in Karbala and its influence on modern conflicts in Iran, Lebanon, and Gaza. It highlights how the resistance of these regions draws inspiration from Imam Husain's stand against oppression, linking ancient and contemporary struggles.
- Iranian pilgrims mourn their war dead during Ashura rituals
Iranian pilgrims carried photos of loved ones killed in the war with the U.S. and Israel to Karbala, Iraq, to participate in Ashura rituals commemorating the death of Imam Hussein. Ashura marks the 10th day of Muharram and honors the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, a grandson of Prophet Mohammad, who died in a 680 battle in Karbala.
- Iranians mark first Ashura since Khamenei’s killing in the US-Iran war
Thousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura. This marks the first such gathering since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei in the US-Iran war.