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On Ashura day Iranian children role play the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson being mudered by the Umayid leader Caliph Yazid. The child is bored from playing dead so decides to play on his cell phone instead. Anarak, Iran. 27/12/09. The role play games of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad reminds children of the battle of good versus evil and the corruption of power. The Caliph Yazid killed the prophet’s grandson and male relatives just retain his throne as leader of the Islamic empire, the contradictions are outstanding but serve as a reminder of authority overstretching their powers and going to severe lengths to stay in power.

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Ashura Day role play re-enactment

DMTX. On Ashura day Iranian children role play the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson being mudered by the Umayid leader Caliph Yazid...

by panteanii in Iran on 27/12/2009

27/12/2009 - Ashura Day role play re-enactment - Iran - DMTX. On Ashura day Iranian children...

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Ashura Day role play re-enactment

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Ashura Day role play re-enactment

DMTX. On Ashura day Iranian children role play the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson being mudered by the Umayid leader Caliph Yazid. The child is bored from playing dea...
by panteanii, on 27th of December 2009

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