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(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.) A Shia Muslim devotee covers himself with blood after dangerously wounding himself with Swords during the Muharram procession. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.) Shi'ite Muslims beat their heads with swords during the Muharram procession of Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content) A father covered in blood carries his crying little child during the Muharram procession. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. A stunt bike during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar at Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Indian Shiite Muslim fire eaters perform stunts on the occasion of Muharram during a procession to mourn the martyrdom of the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, in Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar at Kolkata, India. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. Indian Shiite Muslim fire eaters perform stunts on the occasion of Muharram. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content) A devotee seen with a child during the Muharram procession. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. A stunt with Sword during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calander at Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Indian Shiite Muslim fire eaters perform stunts on the occasion of Muharram during a procession to mourn the martyrdom of the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, in Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. A performance with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious Ashura procession at Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. A stunt with fire during Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar at Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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A performance with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious procession of Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar in Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content) Shia Muslim wounds himself with Swords while showing his grief during the Muharram procession. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. A performance with 'Gatka', an ancient form of martial arts, during a religious Ashura procession at Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. An Indian Shiite Muslim fire eater perform stunts on the occasion of Muharram during a procession at Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Young Participants are seen engaging in stick fights as a part of dedication and reenactment of the battle of Karbala during 10th day of Muharrum observation in Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.-stock-photo
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Kolkata, India. 17th July, 2024. (EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content)Shia Muslim youth flagellate themselves while taking part in the Muharram procession. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World. Credit: SOPA Images Limited/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.) Shia Muslim devotees seen covered in blood after dangerously wounding themselves with blades while showing his grief during the Muharram procession of Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.-stock-photo
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(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.)Shi'ite Muslims covered in blood beat their chests and heads with blades & swords during the Muharram procession of Kolkata. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar & Ashura is the tenth day of the month of Muharram, on which the commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), during the battle of Karbala, is done. It is part of Mourning for Shia Muslims and a day of fasting for Sunni Muslims that is observed all over the World.-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. A devotee stands by a replica shrine. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. A large banner is carried by devotees. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. A large banner is carried by devotees. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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London, UK, 17th July, 2024. Thousands of Shia muslims participated in a procession for Ashura, the mourning event commemorating the anniversary of Imam Hussain's death. He was the grandson of Prophet Muhammed killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680AD. Credit: Eleventh Hour Photography/Alamy Live News-stock-photo
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Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand. 17th July, 2024. July 17, 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand Shiite Muslim mourners are touching a glass case containing a copy of the Koran during a religious procession on the tenth day of Ashura at Phadungtham Islam Mosgue, Bangkok, Thailand. The mourning of Muharram is a set of rituals in remembrance of the seventh-century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussain, who was killed in the battle of Karbala in modern-day Iraq, in 680 AD. (Credit Image: © Wissarut Weerasopon/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!-stock-photo
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Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand. 17th July, 2024. July 17, 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand Shiite Muslim beat their chests and recite religious poems during a mourning procession on the tenth day of Ashura at Phadungtham Islam Mosgue, Bangkok, Thailand. The mourning of Muharram is a set of rituals in remembrance of the seventh-century martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussain, who was killed in the battle of Karbala in modern-day Iraq, in 680 AD. (Credit Image: © Wissarut Weerasopon/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for Commercial USAGE!-stock-photo
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July 17, 2024, Bangkok, Bangkok, Thailand: July 17, 2024, Bangkok, Thailand, Thailand Shiite women participate during the procession at Phadungtham Islam Mosgue.on the tenth of Muharram, the first and holiest month the Islamic calendar. Shiite Muslims commemorate Muharram as a month of mourning in remembrance of the martyrdom of Islamic Prophet Muhammad's grandson Imam Hussain, who was killed along with his family members on Ashura (the 10th day of Muharram) in the battle of Karbala in southern Iraq in 680 A.D. (Credit Image: © Wissarut Weerasopon/ZUMA Press Wire) EDITORIAL USAGE ONLY! Not for-stock-photo
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