16 must-see Muharram photos from around the world

Shias across the world have been taking part in processions ahead of Ashura. The holy month is held in high importance, during which the death of Imam Hussain, who was killed in the 7th century Battle of Karbala, is commemorated.

Sanabis, Bahrain



Lahore, Pakistan



Islamabad, Pakistan 



Baghdad, Iraq



Allahabad, India



Najaf, Iraq



Beirut, Lebanon



Karbala, Iraq




Sanabis, Bahrain



Sanabis, Bahrain



Sanabis, Bahrain



Karbala, Iraq



Karbala, Iraq



 Srinagar, India



Karbala, Iraq



Srinagar, India