TEHRAN, September 20 - Millions of Iranians hold mourning processions across the country on Ashura, which marks the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shia Imam.
TEHRAN, Young Journalists Club (YJC) - The Muharram ceremonies symbolize the eternal and unwavering stance of truth against falsehood and humanity’s struggle against injustice, tyranny and oppression, the cause for which Imam Hussein was martyred.
The annual mourning rituals are observed in ultimate magnificence in the holy Iraqi cities of Najaf and Karbala, the latter of which hosts Imam Hussein’s holy shrine.
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