A Kashmiri Shia Muslim child performs chest-beating (matam) as he attends a Muharram procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The ritual is a central expression of mourning observed during the Islamic month of Muharram. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

A Kashmiri Shia Muslim child performs chest-beating (matam) as he attends a Muharram procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The ritual is a central expression of mourning observed during the Islamic month of Muharram. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Kashmiri Shia Muslims recite nohas (elegiac poems) aboard traditional boats during a Muharram procession on Dal Lake, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Kashmiri Shia Muslims recite nohas (elegiac poems) aboard traditional boats during a Muharram procession on Dal Lake, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims walk in a Muharram procession while reciting nohas, elegiac poems mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The recitations form an integral part of Muharram commemorations observed by Shia communities worldwide. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Kashmiri Shia Muslims aboard traditional boats participate in a Muharram boat procession on Dal Lake, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

A Shia Muslim girl looks on during a Muharram procession, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims chant anti-U.S. and anti-Israel slogans as they participate in a Muharram procession, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslim mourners walk across a wooden bridge over Dal Lake during a Muharram procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The procession forms part of annual mourning observances during the Islamic month of Muharram. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslim mourners walk across a wooden bridge over Dal Lake during a Muharram procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The procession forms part of annual mourning observances during the Islamic month of Muharram. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

A Shia Muslim man walks while carrying photograph of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Mojtaba Khamenei during a Muharram procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Kashmiri Shia Muslims recite nohas (elegiac poems) aboard traditional boats during a Muharram procession on Dal Lake, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims walk in a Muharram procession while reciting nohas, elegiac poems mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The recitations form an integral part of Muharram commemorations observed by Shia communities worldwide. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims recite marsiyas and weep during a Muharram mourning procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The elegiac recitations are a central part of Muharram observances, expressing grief and remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims recite marsiyas and weep during a Muharram mourning procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The elegiac recitations are a central part of Muharram observances, expressing grief and remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims recite marsiyas and weep during a Muharram mourning procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The elegiac recitations are a central part of Muharram observances, expressing grief and remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims recite marsiyas and weep during a Muharram mourning procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The elegiac recitations are a central part of Muharram observances, expressing grief and remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims recite marsiyas and weep during a Muharram mourning procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The elegiac recitations are a central part of Muharram observances, expressing grief and remembrance of the tragedy of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Shia Muslims walk in a Muharram procession while reciting nohas, elegiac poems mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. The recitations form an integral part of Muharram commemorations observed by Shia communities worldwide. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Kashmiri Shia Muslim girls with painted Palestinian flag and Iranian flags on their faces look on as they participate in a Muharram procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

A Kashmiri Shia Muslim girl with a painted Palestinian flag on her face looks on as she participates in a Muharram procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

A Kashmiri Shia Muslim man ties a scarf to an Alam, a ceremonial flag associated with Muharram observances, during a procession commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

A Shia Muslim girl looks on while aboard a traditional boat during a Muharram procession on Dal Lake, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

Kashmiri Shia Muslims recite nohas (elegiac poems) aboard traditional boats during a Muharram procession on Dal Lake, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain and his companions in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia Muslims observe Muharram as a period of mourning to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Imam Hussain was martyred on the 10th day of Muharram, during the historic Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.