The 21st day of the Islamic fasting month of Ramadan coincides with the martyrdom anniversary of the First Imam of Shia ...

Srinagar- Thousands of Kashmiri Muslims thronged shrines and Imambargahs on Monday to mark the martyrdom anniversary of ...

During the New Year celebration Nowruz, Iranians chose their old traditions, while the regime imposed mourning for Imam Ali.

Shiite worshippers place copies of the Quran on their heads during Laylat al-Qadr, or the Night of Destiny, in the holy ...

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The Valley of Peace in Iraq covers an area ... sits in the holy city of Najaf, meaning it's extremely important to Shi'ite muslims, as it's near the shrine of Ali ibn Abi Talib, a cousin and ...

The Valley of Peace in Iraq ... Najaf, Wadi al-Salam (Arabic for 'Valley of Peace') holds immense cultural significance, particularly for Shi'ite Muslims. It is situated near the shrine of Ali ...