Shiite Muslims collectively mourn to mark Muharram and Ashoura

Shiite Muslims have been observing a solemn period of communal mourning leading to the day of Ashoura, which marks the seventh century killing of Hussein, a revered leader and a grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Annual day of Ashoura commemorations are observed on the 10th day of the month of Muharram...

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