At least 31 people have been killed in a stampede during commemorations for the Shia holy day of Ashura in the Iraqi city of Karbala, officials say. A health ministry spokesman said another 100 ...

On Sunday, thousands of Lebanese of all ages gathered in processions to commemorate the death of the imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, and the associated battle of Karbala.

Many fast during Ashura to remember Imam Hussain's suffering ... This is to remember the events at Karbala, now in Iraq, where Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussain Ibn Ali, was martyred over ...

In his message on the occasion of Ashura, he advised to draw inspiration from the values of fortitude and courage from the martyrs of Karbala and show perseverance in trials. The Prime Minister said ...