In the Indian-administered Kashmir, the religious rituals of Ashura are not just confined to Shia Muslims. Muslims from other sects are also observing the mourning ceremonies in the lunar calendar month of Muharram.

Bahraini forces have tightened their ruthless crackdown against Shia Muslims ahead of the occasion of Ashura.

In Iran, mass mourning ceremonies are held each year to commemorate Imam Hussein's sacrifices for Islam.

Several days ahead of the lunar month of Muharram, people in Afghanistan are preparing to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam and grandson of the prophet Mohammad, Imam Hossein.

It’s not merely a walk, it is a mark of protest against all forms and manifestations of terrorism, fascism, imperialism, despotism, and oppression perpetuated by state and non-state actors.

Bahrain’s main opposition group blasts the Manama regime for suppressing Muharram mourning rituals commemorating the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam.

Faithfuls from across the Italian peninsula met at Rome's Imam Mahdi Islamic Center to honor the battle of Karbala and remember the sacrifices of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet of Islam. 

Millions of Muslims across Iran have observed Ashura, the tenth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad.

Leader of the Islamic Revolution Ayatollah Seyyed Ali Khamenei attended a mourning ceremony on the eve of Tasu’a, which is devoted to Abbas ibn Ali, Imam Hussein’s half-brother.

Scores of Shia Muslims were injured and many more were arrested after government forces resorted to batons to foil a mourning procession in the capital city of Indian-controlled Kashmir.