The previous articles centered on the origins of Shiite Islam and its political history to examine the Shiite basis for ...

Ashura 2025 falls on July 6, marking a day of deep spiritual significance for Muslims, observed differently by Sunni and Shia ...

Since the church bombing, some Christians have been afraid to meet for church. A group of Kurdish Christians who are ...

Pakistan faces a complex diplomatic challenge in balancing its relationships with the United States, China, Iran, Saudi ...

Following Israel’s strikes on Iran, Pakistan finds itself having to delicately navigate diplomatic rivalries and ...

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The remnants of an ancient community face a new age of anxiety after decades of uneasy coexistence with the mullahs’ regime.

The holy day is when Shiite Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. The annual pilgrimage is one of the largest religious events in the Shiite world.

Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty reiterated that school timings cannot be changed to accommodate a particular ...

From expressing gratitude to connecting spiritually and mourning, know the significance of fasting on Ashura for Shia and Sunni Muslims.

Kerala General Education Minister V Sivankutty on Friday reiterated that school timings cannot be changed to accommodate a particular community as the government has to consider the interests of lakhs ...

In Sunni Islam, fatwas are strictly advisory; in Shiite Islam, practitioners are obligated to follow the fatwas of the religious leader of their choosing. Why is it so controversial?