Ashura 2014: Devout Shia Muslims Mark Holy Day With Mass Self Flagella
 

15-11-13 01:33 PM

Devout Shia Muslims across the world have mourned the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson with rituals including fire breathing and mass flagellation. The ritual is known as Ashura, and is celebrated on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram (the first month of the lunar calendar). It marks the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Holy prophet in 680 AD in Karbala, near ...

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