Editorial photo #13877321 Religion and Belief
Iranian Muslims Commemorate Tasua In Tehran
An Iranian mourner walks beneath religious flags during Tasua commemorations in the historic Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran on June 24, 2026. Tasua is observed one day before Ashura, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein at Karbala. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred time emphasizing peace and restraint. The event follows a ceasefire between Iran and a coalition involving the United States and Israel. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)