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world-news1 year ago•1 min saved

Sectarian Violence in Pakistan Claims Dozens of Lives, Sparks Mass Exodus

In north-west Pakistan's Kurram district, over 80 people have been killed and 156 injured in sectarian violence between Shia and Sunni Muslims. The violence erupted when gunmen attacked Shia convoys, leading to revenge attacks. The clashes have forced hundreds to flee, with many seeking refuge in the mountains. Efforts for a ceasefire are underway, with provincial officials engaging in talks with community leaders, despite facing attacks themselves.

via BBC.com|

#kurram-district #pakistan #sectarian-violence

religion1 year ago•2 min saved

Global Shiite Muslims Commemorate Ashura with Processions and Rituals

Tens of thousands of Muslims worldwide observed Ashura, commemorating the seventh-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein. The day, marked on the 10th of Muharram, is especially significant for Shia Muslims who mourn through rituals like chest beating and self-flagellation. Major cities like Baghdad and Tehran were adorned with symbols of mourning, while Sunni Muslims observed the day with voluntary fasting. In Muscat, a shooting at a Shia mosque killed at least six people.

via Al Jazeera English|

#ashura #imam-hussein #mourning

religioncultural-observances2 years ago•4 min saved

Ashura: A Global Commemoration of Shiite Muslims

Shia Muslims around the world are participating in Muharram gatherings and processions to commemorate Ashura, which marks the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala. The rituals include fasting, special prayers, chest-beating, self-flagellation, and reenactments of Hussein's journey. Some Shia authorities oppose the practice of self-flagellation, while others see it as symbolic of the innocent blood shed in Hussein's killing. Ashura is a significant day for both Sunni and Shia Muslims, and it is observed as a national holiday in several countries.

via Middle East Eye|

#ashura #imam-hussein #muharram

religion2 years ago•2 min saved

Decades-long Ban Lifted: Muharram Procession Returns to Kashmir's Streets

Shia Muslims in Indian-held Kashmir held a major religious procession for the first time in 33 years, after a ban was lifted. The ban was imposed in 1990 following an armed revolt against Indian rule. The procession, marking the month of Muharram, was the largest in a generation and was allowed to proceed after negotiations between officials and clerics. While the event concluded peacefully, authorities had imposed conditions, including a prohibition on anti-national slogans or references to rebel groups. Critics argue that civil liberties have been curtailed in the region, with ongoing restrictions on journalists, public protests, and religious worship.

via DAWN.com|

#ban-lifted #indian-held-territory #kashmir