Amid the multitude of Western plans and strategies against nations, few projects have been as persistent and deeply rooted as the effort to separate the Iranian people’s national identity from their ...

BAGHDAD - Culture plays a lead role in the lives of people all over the world, and while in Iraq, there are many cultural differences and Islamic practices that U.S. Soldiers need to be aware of.

Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is considered sacred by Muslims around the world. The onset of the holy month is marked by a period of deep mourning and reflection, especially on ...

More than 30 people were killed and nearly 100 injured in Iraq after a stampede was set off while Shiite Muslims celebrated one of the holiest days of the year. At least 10 among the injured pilgrims ...

Three U.S. soldiers and two Iraqi police officers were killed in an overnight firefight with Shiite Muslims in the holy city of Karbala. Ray Suarez speaks with Newsweek correspondent Christian Caryl ...

KARBALA, Iraq — Millions of Shiite Muslims packed the streets of the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday on their annual pilgrim to mark the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, who became a ...

The Holy Prophet MUHAMMAD (PBUH) once said: “Hussain is from me, and I am from Hussain. Allah loves whoever loves Hussain.” (Tirmidhi) These powerful holy words reflect the profound bond between the ...

A car bomb exploded on Saturday at a crowded bus station in the Shiite holy city of Karbala, killing at least 56 people and wounding 70, according to Iraqi police and hospital officials. The bus ...

BEIRUT -- On Wednesday, Shiite Muslims in Lebanon and Iraq commemorated Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith, while paying ...

(The Conversation) — Tens of millions of Shiite Muslims from around the world will visit Iraq on Sept. 10 this year to see the shrines of Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his brother Abbas ...