Millions flock to Karbala to commemorate Ashura Day

Millions of people from across the world on Saturday flocked to the holy Iraqi city of Karbala to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (PBUH), the third Shias' Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (Blessings of God upon him and his progeny).

According to Press TV, mourners gathered at the holy shrine of Imam Hussein (PBUH) to pay tribute to him on the 10th day of the lunar month of Muharram, known as Ashura.

Shia Muslims hold mourning ceremonies during the first 10 days of Muharram to remember Imam Hussein (PBUH) and his 72 companions, who were martyred in the Battle of Karbala, in southern Iraq, in 680 AD after fighting courageously for justice against the much larger army of the Umayyad caliph, Yazid I.

The Muharram ceremonies symbolize the eternal and unwavering stance of truth against falsehood and humanity’s struggle against injustice, tyranny and oppression.

The day of Ashura has been marked every year since some 14 centuries ago. Some countries, including Iran, commemorated the day on Friday this year.

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