Millions of Iranians are partaking in processions on Tasu'a, the 9th day of the Muslim month of Muharram, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.

The face of Afghan cities, specially the larger ones, like the capital Kabul, has changed. This is as part of the mourning ceremonies in the first month of the Muslim calendar.

Shia Muslims across the world mark the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain.

Indian security forces fired tear gas and pellet guns to disperse mourners in the Indian-administered Kashmir who were marking the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, the third Shia Imam.

Bahraini authorities have summoned several high-profile clerics and arrested them upon the arrival of the lunar month of Muharram when Shia Muslims commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein.

India has banned Shia Muslims from taking part in annual Muharram ceremonies, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein.

The Bahraini regime begins summoning Shia clerics to supposedly interrogate them amid the arrival of the lunar month of Muharram.

Over 50,000 mothers and their toddlers gathered in Tehran’s Azadi Stadium to honor the martyrdom of the youngest son of Imam Hussein (AS) in the battle of Karbala.

Amid a tough security clampdown and tensions, Shia Muslims in Kashmir are observing Muharram.

Bahraini regime forces have raided houses across the kingdom and arrested tens of political dissidents.