Authorities in the Indian-controlled Kashmir have attacked a Muharram procession in the region’s capital city of Srinagar.

Muharram commemorations are essentially an expression of support and solidarity with the oppressed people from Palestine to Afghanistan to Yemen and other places.

Millions of Muslims around the world mark Tasu’a day, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), Prophet Mohammad’s (Peace be upon him) grandson.

In this edition of the subcontinent we will discuss the emergence of a new quadrilateral grouping including India, Israel, UAE and the US, and how New Delhi has very little to gain from it.

In the Indian-administered Kashmir, the religious rituals of Ashura are not just confined to Shia Muslims. Muslims from other sects are also observing the mourning ceremonies in the lunar calendar month of Muharram.

Bahraini forces have tightened their ruthless crackdown against Shia Muslims ahead of the occasion of Ashura.

In Iran, mass mourning ceremonies are held each year to commemorate Imam Hussein's sacrifices for Islam.

Several days ahead of the lunar month of Muharram, people in Afghanistan are preparing to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam and grandson of the prophet Mohammad, Imam Hossein.

It’s not merely a walk, it is a mark of protest against all forms and manifestations of terrorism, fascism, imperialism, despotism, and oppression perpetuated by state and non-state actors.

Bahrain’s main opposition group blasts the Manama regime for suppressing Muharram mourning rituals commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam.