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 ...

Iran today is arguing not with the world, but with the moral promise that once gave its revolution meaning. In Nahjul Balagha ...

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 ...

A man in a wheelchair blew himself up Monday in a northern Iraqi police station, killing three National Police officers, including a commander, police said. The attack also wounded nine officers on ...

KARBALA, Iraq — Millions of Shiite Muslims packed the streets of the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday on their annual pilgrim to mark the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, who became a ...

Today coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Zeynab (SA), the beloved granddaughter of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The occasion is marked with great reverence by Muslims around the world.

I walked from Najaf to Karbala to experience Arba’een, joining millions of pilgrims on one of the world’s greatest journeys ...

BAGHDAD (AP) — A bus carrying pilgrims to the Iraqi city of Karbala overturned north of Baghdad on Saturday, killing 18 people, medical officials said. Millions of believers converge on the city each ...