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IN PHOTOS: Muslims around the world observe Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram 2026

Updated On: 26 June, 2026 01:07 PM IST | Haren Sharma

This event, marked by solemnity, saw participants paying respects to the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala

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The tenth day of Muharram is the Day of Ashura, which, to Shia Muslims, is part of the mourning of Muharram. Sunni Muslims fast on this day. Photo Courtesy: AFP
The tenth day of Muharram is the Day of Ashura, which, to Shia Muslims, is part of the mourning of Muharram. Sunni Muslims fast on this day. Photo Courtesy: AFP
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Muslim devotees attend a ceremony to commemorate Ashura at the Al-Awhad Husseiniya, in Kuwait City

Muslim devotees attend a ceremony to commemorate Ashura at the Al-Awhad Husseiniya, in Kuwait City

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Muslim devotees hold infants as they attend a ceremony to commemorate Ashura at the Al-Awhad Husseiniya, in Kuwait City 

Muslim devotees hold infants as they attend a ceremony to commemorate Ashura at the Al-Awhad Husseiniya, in Kuwait City 

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Yemeni devotee participates in a solemn Ashura commemoration ceremony in Sanaa

Yemeni devotee participates in a solemn Ashura commemoration ceremony in Sanaa

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Yemenis gather in Sanaa to take part in a ceremony commemorating Ashura

Yemenis gather in Sanaa to take part in a ceremony commemorating Ashura

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People in Pakistan's Karachi hold portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his successor-designate, Mojtaba Khamenei, during a Muharram procession

People in Pakistan's Karachi hold portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and his successor-designate, Mojtaba Khamenei, during a Muharram procession

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People take part in a Muharram procession in Karachi, Pakistan, while holding portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mojtaba Khamenei.

People take part in a Muharram procession in Karachi, Pakistan, while holding portraits of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mojtaba Khamenei.

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