Reenacting the Day of Ashura

Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary
of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the ProphetMuhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century.
Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions,
ceremonies, and plays.

Mohammad, a 10 year old boy, is seated above Reyhane, an 8 year old girl. They are both playing roles in a religious ceremony to commemorate Ashura. Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century. Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions, ceremonies, and plays.
An Iranian man is playing a role in a religious ceremony to commemorate Ashura and is surrounded by his grandchildren. Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century. Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions, ceremonies, and plays.
Mohammad Reza, 62 years old, is playing a role in a religious ceremony to commemorate Ashura. Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century. Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions, ceremonies, and plays.
Amir Hossein is playing a role in a religious ceremony to commemorate Ashura. Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century. Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions, ceremonies, and plays.
Mohammad Reza, 59 years old, is playing the role of Imam Hussein in a religious ceremony to commemorate Ashura. Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century. Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions, ceremonies, and plays.
Mohammad Reza, 65 years old, is playing a role in a religious ceremony to commemorate Ashura. Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century. Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions, ceremonies, and plays.
Zahra, 14 years old, is playing a role in a religious ceremony to commemorate Ashura. Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century. Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions, ceremonies, and plays.
An Iranian man is playing a role in a religious ceremony to commemorate Ashura. Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram, marks the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in a battle near Karbala in the 7th century. Imam Hussein holds a particularly significant role in Shia Islam and the anniversary is observed with mourning rituals, somber processions, ceremonies, and plays.
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