Shia Muslims celebrate Ashoura in Karbala

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(9 Sep 2019) Shiites across the Mideast are celebrating the holy day of Ashoura, an annual commemoration mourning the 7th century death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Hussein, one of Shiite Islam's most beloved saints. • In the Iraqi city of Karbala on Sunday night, thousands marched towards the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, which had been lit up on the eve of the celebration. • For Shiites, who represent over 10% of the world's 1.8 billion Muslims, the remembrance of Hussein is an emotional event that sees many believers weep over his death at the Battle of Karbala in present-day Iraq. • Some participants beat their backs with chains, flagellating themselves in a symbolic expression of regret for not being able to help Hussein before his martyrdom. • Security measures were in force and guards searched people at the procession. • This year, Ashoura falls on September 9, the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic lunar calendar. • • Find out more about AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/HowWeWork • Twitter: / ap_archive • Facebook: / aparchives • Instagram: / apnews • • • You can license this story through AP Archive: http://www.aparchive.com/metadata/you...

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