Photos of Shiite Muslims Around the World Celebrating Ashoura

Photos of Shiite Muslims around the world commemorating Ashoura

Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith.

Photos of Shiite Muslims around the world celebrating Ashoura

Shiite Muslims are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, that gave birth to their faith. The rift between Islam’s two main sects deepened after Sunnis killed Imam Hussein in battle in the Iraqi city of Karbala, south of Baghdad, in 680. It continues to play a key role in shaping the identity of Shiites, who represent over 10% of the world’s 1.8 billion Muslims. In the Shiite community, Asho…

Muslims worldwide mark Ashura, mourn martyrdom of Imam Hussein

Millions of Muslims across the world observe Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

The world commemorates Ashura

Ashura processions around the world honor Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, whose martyrdom at Karbala remains a powerful symbol of revolution and sacrifice across generations.

Shiite Muslims around the world commemorate Ashoura

Shiite Muslims around the world commemorate Ashoura Ten of thousands of Shiite Muslims across the world marked Ashoura on Sunday, a solemn day marking the 7th-century martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammads grandson. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home The post Shiite Muslims around the world commemorate Ashoura appeared first on…