Iranians hold mourning ceremonies to mark Ashura

Published July 17th, 2024 - 12:45 GMT

Shiite Muslims march during rituals of Ashura, commemorating the 7th century killing of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Imam Hussein, in Iraq's northern city of Mosul, on July 17, 2024. (Photo by Zaid AL-OBEIDI / AFP)

Maryam Azarchehr
Press TV, Tehran

Shia Muslims perform mourning rituals in Iran to mark the seventh century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein on Ashura Day. Our reporter has been to one of the mourning processions in Tehran to give you a glance at how this anniversary is commemorated.

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