Muharram 2025: How devotees worldwide observe days of mourning with processions and prayers ahead of Ashura

Muharram 2025 sees devotees worldwide observing days of mourning with solemn processions and prayers, honouring the sacrifice of Imam Hussein.

Published on: Jul 5, 2025 1:01 PM IST

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Devotees participate in a religious procession on the eighth day of Muharram at Dariya Wali Masjid in Lucknow on Friday. (Naeem Ansari)

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Shiite Muslim worshippers participate in a mourning procession heading toward the sacred Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala, Iraq. (Photo by AHMAD AL-RUBAYE / AFP)

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The ritual takes place on the ninth day of Muharram, an important day in the Islamic calendar that precedes the observance of Ashura. (AFP)

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Ashura marks the climax of a 10-day period of mourning for Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. (AFP)

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Imam Hussein was martyred in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century,a pivotal moment in Islamic history, especially for Shia Muslims. (AFP)

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The annual procession draws thousands of pilgrims from around the world, gathering to pay tribute and reflect on sacrifice, justice, and faith. (AFP)

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The procession is an expression of grief, remembrance, and spiritual solidarity among Shia Muslims across the globe. (AFP)