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What is Ashura?

The 10th of Muharram commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.

A Pakistani Shiite Muslim beats on chest during a mourning procession, in Peshawar, Pakistan, 27 August 2020. Shiite Muslims are observing the holy month of Muharram, the climax of which is the Ashura

What is Ashura?

Sunni and Shia Muslims observe the event differently.

Ashoura

Iraqis respond to US withdrawl

Iraqis from across the country express their opinions about the US military withdrawal.

iraqi soldier

Arab stars to aid Iraqi refugees

Regional tour hopes to raise awareness for displaced families.

Iraqi refugees returning home

Displaced by force

The Palestinian refugees are the native Arab inhabitants of historic Palestine, which today is comprised of Israel proper, the West Bank and Gaza Strip.

A Palestinian man is forced to leave his land in 1948

The right of return

The question of Palestinian refugees has been one of the core issues facing negotiators in the Middle East peace process.

Refugees have their right to return denied by Israel