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Muharram

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Chehlum procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain

A large number of mourners attend a Chehlum procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazzrat imam Hussein, grandson of Holy Prophet Muhammad...

by rajput yasir in Pakistan on 15/01/2012

Society

Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Kashmir

Kashmiri Shiite muslims attend the Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Srinagar, Kashmir. India. 6th December 2011

by Burhaan Kinu in India on 06/12/2011

Society

Ashura procession and Muharram in Bangalore

Thousands of Shia muslims in Bangalore take part in an Ashura procession held on the 10th day of Muharram. The procession is held by Shias to mourn...

by Nishant Ratnakar in India on 06/12/2011

15/01/2012 - Chehlum procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain - Pakistan - A large number of mourners attend a...
06/12/2011 - Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Kashmir - India - Kashmiri Shiite muslims attend the...
06/12/2011 - Ashura procession and Muharram in Bangalore - India - Thousands of Shia muslims in Bangalore...
06/12/2011 - Curfew imposed in some parts of Srinagar - India - Authorities imposed a curfew in parts...
06/12/2011 - Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Pakistan - Pakistan - Pakistani Shiite Muslims flagellate...
06/12/2011 - Day of Ashura begins in Pakistan - Pakistan - Tazyiya, Alam and Zuljinah processions...
06/12/2011 - Day of Ashura procession - London - United Kingdom - Marchers pass by Lancaster Gate on...
06/12/2011 - Ashura commemoration observed in Bangladesh - Bangladesh - Muslims observed the Day of Ashura...
06/12/2011 - Indian Shiite Muslims take part in the 10th Muharram - India - Indian Shiite Muslims take part in a...
06/12/2011 - 10th Muharram Procession in Karachi - Pakistan - 10th Muharram main procession in...

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Mourners attend annual Chup Tazia Silent Procession in Hyderabad

Society

Mourners attend annual Chup Tazia Silent Procession in ...

Mourners attend the Chup Tazia (silent procession), an annual religious procession held by Shia Muslims to commemorate the death of Imam Hasan al-Askari from Qadam Gah Mola, Hyderabad, ...
by rajput yasir, on 1st of February 2012
Chehlum procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain

Society

Chehlum procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazr...

A large number of mourners attend a Chehlum procession to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazzrat imam Hussein, grandson of Holy Prophet Muhammad outside Qadamgah mola ali. Hyderabad, Pak...
by rajput yasir, on 15th of January 2012
Shia community carry 72 coffins for Muharram

Our World

Shia community carry 72 coffins for Muharram

The shia community carry 72 coffins in connection with Muharram Ul Harram from the saddat colony Latifabad, Hyderabad. 13th January 2012
by janali laghari, on 13th of January 2012
Day of Ashura procession - London

Politics

Day of Ashura procession - London

Marchers pass by Lancaster Gate on Bayswater Road during a procession in observance of the Day of Ashura, a day of mourning commemorated by Shi'a Muslims. UK. 6th December 2011
by Karen Atkinson, on 6th of December 2011
Delhi Muslims Observe Ashura

Society

Delhi Muslims Observe Ashura

Muslims of all ages gathered near the Kashmiri gate Police Station in New Delhi pray on the occasion of Muharram and observe the annual Ashura which commemorates the death of Imam Husai...
by ROHIT GAUTAM, on 6th of December 2011
Shia Muslims observe Yaum-e-Ashura

Society

Shia Muslims observe Yaum-e-Ashura

Shia's Muslims observed Yaum-e-Ashura on the tenth day of Muharram through self flagellation, in mourning. Old Delhi, India. 6th December 2011
by Siddhi Bhandari, on 6th of December 2011
Mourners commemorate the holy month of Muharram - Karachi

Society

Mourners commemorate the holy month of Muharram - Karac...

A large number of mourners attend a procession on the 10th of the Holy Month of Muharram ul Harram. Muharram is the mourning month in remembrance of the Shahadat of Imam Hussain. Pakist...
by Razi Zaidi, on 6th of December 2011
10th Muharram Procession in Karachi

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10th Muharram Procession in Karachi

10th Muharram main procession in Karachi, which started out from Nishtar Park, has finally reached its destination without incident. Karachi, Pakistan. 6th December 2011,
by Syed Yasir Kazmi, on 6th of December 2011
Ashura procession and Muharram in Bangalore

Society

Ashura procession and Muharram in Bangalore

Thousands of Shia muslims in Bangalore take part in an Ashura procession held on the 10th day of Muharram. The procession is held by Shias to mourn the death of Imam Hussain, the grand...
by Nishant Ratnakar, on 6th of December 2011
Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Pakistan

Society

Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in ...

Pakistani Shiite Muslims flagellate themselves during a religious procession on the 10th day of the holy Islamic month of Muharram, which is the first month of the Islamic calendar, in ...
by Bilawal Arbab, on 6th of December 2011
Shia'a Muslims Celebrate Ashura in Lebanon

Society

Shia'a Muslims Celebrate Ashura in Lebanon

Thousands of Lebanese Shia'a Muslims celebrate the Day of Ashura in Beirut, Lebanon. 6th December 2011
by hiba kanj, on 6th of December 2011
Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Kashmir

Society

Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in ...

Kashmiri Shiite muslims attend the Ashura procession held on the tenth day of Muharram in Srinagar, Kashmir. India. 6th December 2011
by Burhaan Kinu, on 6th of December 2011
Day of Ashura begins in Pakistan

Society

Day of Ashura begins in Pakistan

Tazyiya, Alam and Zuljinah processions have begun in all cities and towns across the country. The 10th Muharram main procession in Karachi attracted thousands. Pakistan. 6th December 20...
by Majid Hussain, on 6th of December 2011
Indian Shiite Muslims take part in the 10th Muharram

Society

Indian Shiite Muslims take part in the 10th Muharram

Indian Shiite Muslims take part in a Muharram procession in Amritsar, India. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is one of the four sacred months of the year in whic...
by Sanjeev Syal, on 6th of December 2011
Dhaka Muslims celebrate Ashura with self-flagellation

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Dhaka Muslims celebrate Ashura with self-flagellation

Muslims in Bangladesh are observing Ashura, the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram in Islamic calendar, Dhaka. 6th December 2011
by firoz ahmed, on 6th of December 2011
10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram - Pakistan

Society

10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram - Pakistan

A large number of mourners attend a procession on the 10th of Holy Month of Muharramul Harram. Muharram is the mourning month in remembrance of the Shahadat of Imam Hussain. Hyderabad, ...
by rajput yasir, on 6th of December 2011
Ashura commemoration observed in Bangladesh

Society

Ashura commemoration observed in Bangladesh

Muslims observed the Day of Ashura which falls on the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram in the Islamic calendar, and which commemorates the slaying of the prophet Mohammed's ...
by Fahad Abdullah, on 6th of December 2011
Curfew imposed in some parts of Srinagar

Politics

Curfew imposed in some parts of Srinagar

Authorities imposed a curfew in parts of the summer capital of Kashmir, to thwart the planned 10th Muharram processions, a time when Muslims mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson ...
by Burhaan Kinu, on 6th of December 2011
Muharram processions end Peacefully

Society

Muharram processions end Peacefully

The main procession of the Muharram 9th celebration passed off peacefully. The procession left Nishter Park and travelled to Hussainia Iranian Imambargah. Karachi, Pakistan. 5th Decembe...
by Syed Yasir Kazmi, on 5th of December 2011
9th Muharram marked on the eve of the Day of Ashura

Society

9th Muharram marked on the eve of the Day of Ashura

Shi'ite Muslim men and boys take part in self-flagellation, or flogging, during a religious procession ahead of the Ashura festival in Peshawar, Pakistan. 5th December 2011
by Bilawal Arbab, on 5th of December 2011

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