The Cultural Project and Activity Center of Imam Hussein Shrine in the city of Diywanya has held the first annual conference for Husseinian processions and free service groups.

Within the preparations Imam Hussein Shrine has made is covering the path extending from the main gate of Imam Hussein Shrine to the East gate with sand.

The Department of maintaining the order of the al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine has stepped up its efforts to preserve the security of the visitors of the holy shrine through the establishment of a special plan for the holy month of Muharram, which has been implemented since the first night of this month.

Imam Hussein Shrine has opened a carton factor; it is another step to improve the economical situation in Iraq.

Ayatollah Hoseyni-Bushehri said that the movement of Ashura occurred due to demands for justice and the fight against oppression and added, “These goals are clearly seen in the Sacred Defence.”

Shia Muslims marched through Leicester city center Sunday to mourn the martyrdom of one of their faith's most important figures.

Bahraini security forces are continuing to engage in the forcible removal of all Ashura displays in the kingdom’s northwestern village of Diraz.

The Islamic Center of Moscow plays host to mourning ceremonies in Muharram.

The German lady, in the Razavi Holy Shrine, declaring her faith, converted to Islam.

Custodian of Astan Quds Razavi said, "Imam Reza satellite channel has been trial launched in Astan Quds Razavi since this year's beginning. This channel has started its activity with a three-hour program and it will follow cultural goals. The channel is developing its contents every day".

A website in the Swedish language has been launched to introduce the life and virtues of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam, to Swedish speakers.

The engineering teams of Ali El-Akber brigade of Imam Hussein Shrine has begun clearing the liberated buildings, roads, and towns in Hawija in order for the displaced families return home.

The Woman’s Oasis website of the website of Imam Hussein Shrine has launched the seasonal competition – third version – (You are the best) at the beginning of the month of Muharram.

In an atmosphere full of grief and sorrow and the believers' eyes adorned by the tears over the tragedy of the Master of martyrs Aba Abdillah al-Hussayn (peace be upon him), and as usual every year, the Department of the Service Affairs at the al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine hold in the sanctuary of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) its annual Ashura Council to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam al-Hussayn, his family and companions (peace be upon them).

From the Pakistani city, Hak, a delegation came to the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH). They presented valuable chandeliers to the Holy Shrine of Imam Ali (PBUH).

A cultural exhibition named "Sun of Muharram" was opened in specialized library of the Household of the Apostle of God (S.A.W.), coincident with beginning of Muharram.

“One can read the story hidden in the carpets of Astan Quds Razavi Museum like a picture”, Professor at the University of Tübingen, Germany said.

Imam Hussein Shrine has sent a number of preacher to the Northern cities of Iraq, such as Kirkuk, Amerli, Qur-Tebeh, Khaniqeen, Tuz-Khurmato, and Arbil to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (Peace Be Upon Him).

Since Imam Al-Hussayn (peace be upon him) went out from the city of his grandfather (Allah's prayers be upon him and his holy Household) until he arrived to Karbala, he passes through many villages along the way, but he has chosen Karbala [land of At-Taf] to install his tents, and it was on the second day of the sacred month of Muharram of the year 61 AH.

As part of preparations and the continuous work in the holy month of Muharram, the Department of the Care of the Sanctuary at the al-Abbas's (p) holy shrine started furnishing the sanctuary of Aba al-Fadl al-Abbas (peace be upon him) with a red carpet on an area of 2500 square meters, and same amount of nylon that was put under it.