Editorial photo #13871922 Religion and Belief

Crowds Gather To Commemorate Ashura In Beirut Southern Suburbs Following Ceasefire

Crowds of residents gather to commemorate Ashura in the southern suburbs of Beirut, Lebanon, on June 22, 2026. Residents participate in events marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali. These commemorations occur following the announcement of a ceasefire, indicating a gradual return to normalcy in the area. The Shia community commemorates Ashura on the tenth of Muharram in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali. (Photo by Fadel Itani/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID: #13871922
Date taken: 22 June 2026
Location: —
Photographer: Fadel Itani/NurPhoto
Category: Religion and Belief

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Medium Group of People Ashura Beirut southern suburbs Lebanon ceasefire Imam Hussein ibn Ali martyrdom Shia community Muharram religious occasion social occasion Fadel Itani