Shia Muslims observe Yaum-e-Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram. The day marks one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at the Battle of Karbala. Mourners participate in a solemn tazia procession, expressing grief and paying tribute through traditional rituals and remembrance in Kolkata,India on July 6,2025.Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty.(Photo: Debajyoti Chakraborty/News Images)

06 July 2025

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Shia Muslims observe Yaum-e-Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram. The day marks one of the most significant events in the Islamic calendar, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at the Battle of Karbala. Mourners participate in a solemn tazia procession, expressing grief and paying tribute through traditional rituals and remembrance in Kolkata,India on July 6,2025.Photo by Debajyoti Chakraborty.(Photo: Debajyoti Chakraborty/News Images)

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