Large crowds gathered in Iraq’s holy cities of Najaf and Karbala on Wednesday as funeral processions were held for Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, whose burial is scheduled to take place on Thursday in his hometown of Mashhad in northeastern Iran. Read More: Khamenei’s sons attend funeral as successor remains out of public The ceremonies form […]
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Karbala in literature: A timeless symbol of truth and resistance
The Battle of Karbala, fought in 680 AD on the 10th of Muharram, remains one of the most emotionally profound and symbolically significant events in Islamic history. The martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (R.A.), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his small group of companions against the vast forces of the Umayyad caliph […]
Karbala governor, Zardari discuss matters of mutual interest
Governor of Karbala, Iraq, Dr Nsayif Jassim Al-Khatabi, Tuesday hosted a lunch in honour of President Asif Ali Zardari and their discussions focused on areas of mutual interest, including cultural exchange, tourism, and the protection of historical sites. The president expressed appreciation for the warm reception and emphasised the importance of sustained collaboration between the […]
Iraq accuses Israel of airspace breach over Najaf, Karbala, Basra
Iraq has strongly condemned Israel for violating its airspace by flying fighter jets over key southern cities, including Najaf, Karbala, and Basra. According to Iraq’s representative at the United Nations Security Council, the incident occurred shortly before Friday’s session began. Abbas Kazim Ubaid Al-Fatlawi, Iraq’s chargé d’affaires, reported that 50 Israeli aircraft entered Iraqi airspace. […]
Hindus of Kapri Mori pay homage to martyrs of Karbalain
Hyderabad: In the village of Kapri Mori district Badin Hindus and Muslims live and die together. Sabeels, Niyaz are regularly arranged by the local Hindu community to pay homage to martyrs of Karbalain. Kapri Mori district Badin is a village where Hindus fast in Ramazan, said Mukesh Meghwar, a minority rights activist while talking to […]
The Saga of Karbala
A religious scholar had once remarked, ‘Karbala is like a colossal mountain. Every angle presents a different view holding the human conscience in ever-increasing awe.’ Karbala is a phenomenon, monumental, multidimensional, and mysterious. The enormity of the tragedy in which almost the entire family of the holy Prophet (PBUH) was ruthlessly decimated still evokes intense […]
Live broadcast from Karbala
Click this youtube link to watch live transmission from Karbala in the wake of Muharram. Watch live broadcast from Karbala The text of Ziyarah Salam [peace] of Allah and Salam [peace] of His High-Ranked Angels, His prophets who were sent as Messengers, His Righteous Slaves, all of the Martyrs and the Truthful Ones, and all […]