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Several thousand Shia Muslims took part in the 30th annual Arbaeen procession in London today, ending 40 days of mourning after the anniversary of the martyrdom of Imam Husain. London, UK. 30/01/2011

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Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession

Several thousand Shia Muslims took part in the 30th annual Arbaeen procession in London today, ending 40 days of mourning after the anniversary of...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 30/01/2011

Society

Holy Ashura observed in Bangladesh

Shia Muslims in Bangladesh and elsewhere are observing Ashura, amid religious fervor and solemnity on Friday, the 10th day of the lunar month of...

by Anwar Hussain in Bangladesh on 17/12/2010

The holy Ashura was observed across Bangladesh on Friday commemorating the Karbala tragedy over 1350 years ago in which Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA) embraced martyrdom fighting for truth and justice. Dhaka, Bangladesh. 17/12/2010

Society

The Holy Ashura Procession, Dhaka

The holy Ashura was observed across Bangladesh on Friday commemorating the Karbala tragedy over 1350 years ago in which Hazrat Imam Hossain (RA)...

by Syed Ashraful Alom in Bangladesh on 17/12/2010

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30/01/2011 - Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - Several thousand Shia Muslims took part...
17/12/2010 - Holy Ashura observed in Bangladesh - Bangladesh - Shia Muslims in Bangladesh and...
17/12/2010 - The Holy Ashura Procession, Dhaka - Bangladesh - The holy Ashura was observed across...
07/02/2010 - London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - More than five thousand Shia Muslims...

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