Day of Ashura 2017 marked by Shia muslims in Iran + photos

Shia Muslims in Iran marked the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussain on the day of Ashura by participating on Ashura ceremonies and processions held in all over the cities of Iran.

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Shia children take part in Ashura procession held on the day of Ashura in Iran

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Ashura procession in Iran

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Shia muslim mark the day of Ashura 2017 inside the holy shrine of Imam Reza in Iran

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Mourners inside the holy shrine of Lady Masumah in qom, Iran

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Ashura noon prayer in congregation

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The symbolic event of burning tents of Imam Hussain’s family by Yazid’s army following the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and all 72 of his men on the day of Ashura

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