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Thousands join Ashura procession in Srinagar as Omar Abdullah, LG Sinha participateThousands in Srinagar joined the Ashura procession, commemorating Imam Hussain's sacrifice. J&K CM Omar Abdullah and LG Manoj Sinha partici...
Stock Market Holiday 2026: Is BSE, NSE open or closed today for Muharram?Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, are closed today, June 26, for Muharram. The MCX has a partial closure, while NCDEX is shut al...
Muharram Date 2026 : When is Muharram and Ashura in 2026? Will banks and schools be closed? Full holiday schedule, history, and significance explainedMuharram Date: Muharram, marking the Islamic New Year and a significant religious observance, is anticipated around June 26, 2026. Ashura, ...
MMU holds Jammu & Kashmir Shia-Sunni meeting ahead of MuharramMuttahida Majlis-e-Ulama, led by Mirwaiz Umar Farooq, met ahead of Muharram. The Shia-Sunni coordination committee will monitor social medi...
Marco Rubio accuses Hezbollah of trying to 'drag Lebanon back into chaos'US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has accused Hezbollah of seeking to destabilize Lebanon. Hezbollah leader Naim Qassem stated people have ...
Pakistan faces fresh trouble as UAE expels thousands of workers amid rising tensions with Abu DhabiThousands of Pakistani Shia workers are reportedly being expelled from the UAE, straining already troubled relations. This follows a demand...
Muharram 2024: Know the history, significance of Ashura and cultural practicesMuharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, starts the new Islamic year and is one of Islam’s four sacred months, traditionall...
Shias of Lucknow 'proud' of Iranian action; hint at favourable period under BJP ruleMany Shia traders in the Nakkhas area of old Lucknow said Iran's attack on Israel evoked a sense of pride within the community as it was th...
Srinagar to see Muharram procession after over three decadesAfter 34 years, the Shia community in Srinagar has been allowed to hold a Muharram procession on the traditional routes from 6-8 am on Thur...
Back those who prevented riots: Shia Cleric JawadA household name, Jawad thanked Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, law minister Brajesh Pathak and deputy CM Dinesh Sharma for their help towa...
Shia leaders split over J&K’s Muharram callAnsari, who also heads the Shia Association, has decided to lead the procession on 10th of Muharram also known as ‘Ashura’.
Hazara killings highlight plight of Shia community in PakistanThe United Nations General Assembly President Volkan Bozkir too condemned the terrorist attack on Hazaras people and extended condolences t...
Islamabad designs face Shia hostility in Gilgit BaltistanTensions are rising in Gilgit Baltistan as significant part of the Shia population in GB feels that Islamabad had systematically marginalis...
Saudi cleric's execution: Restrictions continue for second consecutive day in SrinagarOfficials said restrictions in the police station areas of Rainawari and Zadibal in the summer capital will continue today.
Cleric's execution: Restrictions imposed in SrinagarRestrictions have been imposed in the police station areas of Rainawari and Zadibal in the summer capital, officials said.
Separatist leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani, Shia mourners detained in Jammu & KashmirGeelani and members of Shia community made separate attempts to hold protest march despite strict restrictions imposed by the authorities.
- Subramanian Swamy urges PM to take up at UN Shia atrocity issue
Subramanian Swamy today urged PM Manmohan Singh to take up at the UN the issue of alleged atrocities against the Shia community in Pak
Pakistan PM Raja Pervez Ashraf sacks Balochistan govt, imposes Governor's ruleThree bomb attacks in the city on Thursday turned out to be the catalyst for the imposition of Governor's rule.
- Sectarianism: Pakistan's mortal enemy within
The real threat to Pakistan's social fabric does not come from India, Afghanistan, the US or the army’s grip over the country’s affairs. It...
- FIR against Amar for hurting religious sentiments
FIR was registered against Amar Singh for hurting religious sentiments.