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Tehran (Iran) Aug 29 (EFE/EPA), (Camea: Abedin Taherkenareh).- The Shiite Muslims of Iran on Saturday commemorate the day of Tasha, the eve of Ashura and the ninth day of the month of mourning of Moharram. Ashura is the most important holiday for this branch of Islam and recalls the martyrdom in the 7th century of Imam Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, in the Iraqi city of Kerbala. FOOTAGE OF THE COMMEMORATION OF ASHURA IN TEHRAN
Istanbul (Turkey), Aug 29 (EFE/EPA), (Camera: Sedat Suna).- The Shiite Muslims of Istanbulon Saturday commemorated Ashura, the most important festival for this branch of Islam, which recalls the martyrdom of Imam Hussein in the seventh century, grandson of the prophet Mohammed, in the Iraqi city of Karbala. FOOTAGE OF ISTANBUL.
Sana'a, Aug 19 (EFE/EPA).- Pro-Houthi Shiite Muslims on Wednesday took to the streets of the Yemeni capital Sana'a to commemorate the Muslim holy day of Ashura, which is observed by all Muslims but has a special significance for Shia.Ashura is believed to be the day that Moses - considered an important prophet in Islam - led the Jews to safety by parting the Red Sea; importantly, Ashura is also the same day the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein, was killed in battle in AD 680, making the day a solemn occasion for Shia worldwide, who deeply revere Hussein.Ashura is the peak of ten days of mourning when Shiite Muslims mourn the killing of Imam Hussein whose shrine is located in Karbala in southern Iraq. (Camera: YAHYA ARHAB).SHOT LIST: PRO-HOUTHI SHIITE MUSLIMS ATTEND AN ASHURA DAY PROCESSION IN SANA'A, YEMEN.
Kolkata, Aug 20 (EFE/EPA).- Shiite Muslims in Kolkata marked Friday the sacred month of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic Calendar.The climax of Muharram is the Ashura festival which is believed to be the day that Moses - considered an important prophet in Islam - led the Jews to safety by parting the Red Sea; importantly, Ashura is also the same day the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein, was killed in battle in AD 680, making the day a solemn occasion for Shia worldwide, who deeply revere Hussein.Ashura is the peak of ten days of mourning when Shiite Muslims mourn the killing of Imam Hussein whose shrine is located in Karbala in southern Iraq. (Camera: PIYAL ADHIKARY).SHOT LIST: SHIITE MUSLIMS MARK ASHURA DAY IN KOLKATAA, INDIA.
*RESTRICTIONS: NO Access Israel Media/Persian Language TV Stations Outside Iran/Strictly No Access BBC Persian/VOA Persian/Manoto-1 TV/Iran International*Tehran, Aug 16 (EFE/EPA).- Millions of Iranian Shiite Muslims held solemn mourning ceremonies on Monday ahead of Ashura Day. Ashura 2021 will begin in the evening of Wednesday, August 18.The Ashura day commemorates the death anniversary of the third Shiite Imam Hussein, the grandson of Muslim Prophet Mohammed. Ashura is the peak of ten days of mourning when Shiite Muslims mourn the killing of Imam Hussein whose shrine is in Karbala in southern Iraq. (Camera: ABEDIN TAHERKENAREH).SHOT LIST: IRANIAN SHIITE MUSLIMS WEARING FACE MASKS TAKE PART IN A MOURNING CEREMONY AMID THE CORONAVIRUS CRISIS, DURING THE HOLY MONTH OF MUHARAM AHEAD OF ASHURA DAY, AT THE SALEH SHRINE NORTHERN TEHRAN, IRAN.