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

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.

Muslims in Kashmir have been allowed to hold Muharram mourning processions after more than three decades.

Millions of Muslims across the world observe Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Tasu'a is the 9th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.

Saudi authorities executed a young man from the Qatif region over trumped-up terror allegations.

Bahraini protesters take to the streets in Bahrain to condemn the arrest of prominent Shia Muslim cleric Sheikh Muhammad Sanqour as the Al Khalifah regime steps up its crackdown on the religious community.