Thousands of mourners in Indian-administered Kashmir have joined Muslims around the world to pay tribute to the martyrs of Karbala.

Iranians have taken part in mourning processions on Tasu'a, the ninth day of the lunar month of Muharram.

Here are Press TV's latest top stories at 16:00 GMT, July 15, 2024

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Every year during this month, mourners take to the streets and gather in mosques and other religious places to take part in different ceremonies for the martyrdom anniversary of the 3rd Shia Imam

People in Iran and Iranians in other parts of the world have come together in prayer for the well-being of President Ebrahim Raeisi after the helicopter accident.

Bahraini forces have reportedly arrested a female social media activist over participation in and live coverage of the Arba’een pilgrimage in the holy Iraqi city of Karbala.

This year’s Arbaeen congregation in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala hit a record high as millions streamed into the city after walking by foot from the holy city of Najaf, a shrine official tells Press TV website.