In pictures: Muslim world commemorates Ashura

Mourners mark the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 loyal companions at Karbala
Reuters/afp September 09, 2019

Mourners perform rituals during a ceremony in Najaf. PHOTO: AFP

Muslims across the world are commemorating Ashura on Monday and Tuesday, the two days of the Islamic month of Muharram that mark the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 loyal companions at the Battle of Karbala in the year 680 AD (year 61 on the Islamic calendar).

Iraqi Shias distribute food to mourners in the central city of Karbala. PHOTO: AFP


Shia pilgrims gather in the holy city of Karbala. PHOTO: REUTERS


Mourners gather at the Imam Abbas mosque in Karbala. PHOTO: AFP


Iraqi Shia men at a procession in Iraq's capital Baghdad's. PHOTO: AFP



A Muharram gathering in Karbala. PHOTO: Reuters


Mourners re-enact events of Ashura in Karbala. PHOTO: AFP


Mourners at an Ashura gathering. PHOTO: REUTERS


Mourners perform rituals during a ceremony in Najaf. PHOTO: AFP


Mourners in Iraq. PHOTO: AFP
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