In Karachi, 6,368 police officials have been deployed in the city with snipers posted at main procession routes, according to a police spokesperson -- File photo KARACHI/LAHORE/QUETTA: The 9th of ...

Throughout the first ten days of the lunar month, numerous mourning rituals pay tribute to Imam Hussein (AS) and his loyal companions, martyred in the tragic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Celebrated ...

As of yesterday, more than 1,800 Mawkib (voluntarily prepared stations) have been registered in Karbala. The Mawkibs are providing the pilgrims with services during the first decade of Muharram. In ...

The Battle of Karbala or Battle of 'Ashura in which Imam Hussain fought against an army from Kufa on Muharram 10, 61/October 10, 680 who were mercenary soldiers of Yazid b. Mu'awiya, the second ...

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, holds profound significance for Muslims around the world. This sacred month is marked by deep mourning and reflection, especially on the 10th day, ...

A few days ago, I randomly came across a music video in which Annu Kapoor -- famous for hosting the TV show Antakshiri --was singing bhar do jholi meri Ya Muhammad. It was not just the choice of ...

Mumbai: As the incessant rains lashed the city, the speaker at Mughal Masjid, expressing sadness, said, "Only if these rains were then, Imam Husain's son would not have died thirsty." For the gathered ...