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Iran's Shiite Muslims Commemorate The Mourning Day Of Ashoura
Iraqi men living in Iran are carrying traditional musical instruments while participating in a religious festival to commemorate Ashura in the Dolatabad neighborhood in southern Tehran, Iran, on July 16, 2024. Ashura is a significant and sacred day in the Shi'ite calendar, marking the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the 7th century Battle of Karbala. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)
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| Photographer | Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto |
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