Editorial photo #13877329 Religion and Belief
Iranian Muslims Commemorate Tasua In Tehran
Iranian mourners gather outside a holy shrine in a bazaar while taking part in Tasua commemorations, held one day before Ashura, in the historic Grand Bazaar in southern Tehran, Iran, on June 24, 2026. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is a sacred time marked by mourning Imam Hussein's martyrdom at Karbala. Islam emphasizes peace and restraint during this month. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto)