Muslims Around The World Commemorate Ashura

By Al Mayadeen
Source: Agencies + Al Mayadeen
19 Aug 2021 12:53

Muslims poured into the streets all over the world to mark Ashura.

Ashura commemoration ceremonies in holy Karbala (AFP)

Muslims from around the world commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) at the Battle of Karbala in the year 61 AH (AD 680).

Muslims commemorate the 10th of Muharram with massive rallies, specifically in Iraq where tens of thousands of worshippers have been flooding into Iraq's holy city of Karbala.

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On the roads to the city, "mawakib" tents have been erected to provide pilgrims with free food, drinks, and accommodation.

Furthermore, Iraqi authorities declared, on Thursday, a public holiday in the country, adopting strict measures to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic amid religious processions.

In Lebanon, tens of thousands participated in the religious procession in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut, waving religious banners as well as Lebanese and Palestinian flags.

Furthermore, various districts in the Sana’a governorate commemorated the holy day of Ashura.