Category: Shia ceremonies
Imam Ali’s martyrdom as the First Muslim, an intimate associate of the Holy Prophet of…
Qadr Night Among the Shia Muslims Shia Muslims observe Qadr Night, also known as…
The Iftar traditions among Dawoodi Bohras is unique and different from many other…
Yawm‐e Ali – literally the “Day of Ali” – is the birthday anniversary of Hazrat Imam…
In the previous article we introduced two of the most famous Shia religious rituals…
Shia women’s religious rituals in Iraq are affected by the notion of a split…
Moharram rituals are part of a rich fabric of Shia religious activities. It is a month…
Muharram women rituals in Peshawar Pakistan has played a significant role in the Shia…
As we discussed in the previous article, the month of Muharram is commemorated by the…
Year-round expression of popular piety is the hallmark of the Bohra sect. One need…