Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.

Shiite Muslims around the world are marking Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran…

Shiite Muslims in the U.S. and worldwide have been observing a period of mourning leading to the day of Ashoura, which marks the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson…

By Ahmed SaeedKARBALA, Iraq, June 25 (Reuters) - Carrying photos of loved ones killed in the war with the U.S. and Israel, Iranian pilgrims crossed into the Iraqi holy city of…

Experience the solemnity of Ashura in Hyderabad, where mourning rituals and heartfelt recitations honor Imam Husain's martyrdom during Moharram.

State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein.

Thousands of Shiite pilgrims mark Ashoura in Karbala, mourning Imam Hussein’s 680 AD death with processions, prayers and reinforced security.

Thousands of security personnel deployed by authorities; mobile phone services partially suspended in sensitive districts across the country.

Central procession in Karachi taken out from Nishtar Park; mobile phone services suspended along procession's route in Quetta; Metro Bus Service between Rawalpindi and Islamabad…

Shiite Muslims have marked Ashoura, a significant day on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world.

NABATIYEH, Lebanon (AP) — Shiite Muslims marked one of the most important days on their calendar Friday with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the world

War, loss and remembrance shaped the observances this year in Lebanon and Iran of Ashoura, one of Shiite Islam's most important religious days, commemorating the death of a…