Editorial photo #13877319 Religion and Belief
Iranian Muslims Commemorate Tasua In Tehran
An Iranian mourner stands beneath religious flags while participating in Tasua commemorations in the historic Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran on June 24, 2026. Tasua is observed one day before Ashura, during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, which is a sacred time marked by mourning Imam Hussein's martyrdom at Karbala. The event follows a ceasefire between Iran and the United States-Israeli coalition. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)