13 must-see images of Youm-e-Ashur across Pakistan

Ashura processions were taken out in different cities, including Karachi, Lahore, Rawalpindi and Islamabad

Afghan and Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Islamabad on October 23, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

Men sharpen blades to be used for self-flagellation rituals during Ashura, at a shop in Lahore, Pakistan. PHOTO: AFP

A Pakistani Shiite Muslim devotee takes part in ritual self-flagellation during the Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Karachi. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani Shiite Muslim devotees take part in an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Rawalpindi on October 24, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

Afghan and Pakistani Shiite Muslims take part in an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Islamabad on October 23, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani Shiite Muslim devotees surround a symbolic horse during an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Lahore on October 23, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

A Pakistani Shiite Muslim devotee takes part in ritual self-flagellation during the Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad(pbuh). PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani Rangers security personnel patrol during an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Quetta on October 24, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

A Pakistani Shi'ite Muslim boy beats his chest while taking part in a Muharram procession ahead of Ashura in Islamabad, Pakistan, October 23, 2015.PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani Shiite Muslim devotees surround a symbolic horse during an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Lahore on October 23, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani policemen stand guard as Shiite Muslim devotees take part in an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Rawalpindi on October 24, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani Shiite Muslim devotees offer Friday prayers during an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Karachi on October 23, 2015. PHOTO: AFP

Pakistani Shiite Muslim devotees take part in an Ashura procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in Rawalpindi on October 24, 2015. PHOTO: AFP