Ashura is the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar where the Shi'a muslims all over the world commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Nabi Muhammad s.a.w.. The commemoration starts from the 1st day of Muharram, reach climax on the 10th day (Ashura) and last for the whole month of Muharram.
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| Ashura mourning crowd in Sitra |
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| A series of chest striking and chanting was in action |
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| Zaynab bint Ali, the granddaughter of Nabi Muhammad s.a.w. was one of the member in Imam's Husayn's caravan route to Kufa (in present day Iraq ). |
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| Heads on spears! The Battle of Karbala on 10th of Muharram in the year of 61 AH (Oct 2, 680 CE ) ended up with the sacrifice of Imam Husayn and the massacre of Islamic Prophet Muhammad's family and followers. |
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The white raiment red with blood.
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| The wailing chant |
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| The striking of chest(matam) and the sobbing was performed by the Shi'ite multitudes as a display of their devotion to Husayn. |
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| Ashura rituals, Manama, 2010 |
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| The chain(Zanjir) is used for Zanjir Matam. |
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