In Indian administered Kashmir, New Delhi has lifted a three decades-old ban on the Muharram processions at a time when all other social and religious activities have been halted due to the coronavirus pandemic, raising concerns among the people.

Human Rights Watch, a global human rights watchdog body has demanded complete ban on use of shotguns firing lethal metal pellets in conflict torn region of Indian-controlled Kashmir.

Amnesty International condemns the sectarian harassment of Shia inmates by Bahraini officials during the lunar calendar month of Muharram.

Why do Shias insist on holding mourning ceremonies for Imam Hussain in Muharram despite the pandemic?

Millions of Muslims have marked the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam on Ashura.

At least 40 Shia mourners in the Indian-controlled Kashmir were injured when government forces used batons, burst tear smoke shells and fired pellets to break up Muharram mourning processions.

Afghanistan government has deployed 14 thousands of forces including public committees across the capital city Kabul to provide mosques and other mourning halls with security during the mourning month of Muharram.

Muslims across the globe are holding mourning rituals in commemoration of martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein, the third Shia Imam.

Millions of Muslims around the world are commemorating Tasu'a, the 9th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, ahead of the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam.

Muharram coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia leader, Imam Hossein.