As I observed the roza of the Prophet Mohmmad's (PBUH) grandson Imam Hussain in Karbala, it seemed surreal that I was actually here. People visiting the haram can do as they please – eat, sleep, walk, ...

The advent of Moharram makes me nostalgic about my surreal experience last year during chehlum (or arbaeen), at the annual pilgrimage from Najaf to Karbala, culminating at Imam Husain’s roza that I ...

Pakistan, July 6 -- Islamic history contains numerous events that exemplify the highest levels of sacrifice, patience, perseverance, and selflessness. However, the Tragedy of Karbala holds a unique ...

Ashura is one of the most sacred dates on the Islamic calendar. It marks the day when Husain (R.A.), son of Ali (R.A.), grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. The ...

BAGHDAD (AP) — Tens of thousands of pilgrims are in the Iraqi city of Karbala for Ashoura, the holy day on which Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet ...

This week millions of Iraqi pilgrims are walking to the holy city. KARBALA, Iraq, Feb 26 — -- Step by step, along the roads of Iraq, millions of people of all ages – men, women and even little ...

Millions of Shia Muslim pilgrims massed at the golden-domed mausoleums of the holy Iraqi city of Karbala on Wednesday, commemorating Arbaeen, one of the largest religious gatherings in the world. The ...

The Iraqi Prime Minister, Nouri Maliki, has imposed a curfew in the city of Karbala after fierce fighting on Tuesday killed more than 50 people. The clashes between security forces and gunmen cut ...