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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

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Ashura In Karachi, Pakistan

Images of the Shia Muslim Ashura Procession from Numaish and ending at Kharadar Hussainian Iranian in Karachi, Pakistan. 17/12/2010

by Syed Yasir Kazmi in Pakistan on 17/12/2010

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London Arbaeen Procession

More than five thousand Shia Muslims came to Marble Arch today, Sunday 7 Feb 2010, for the 28th annual Arbaeen procession in London, commemorating...

by Peter Marshall in United Kingdom on 07/02/2010

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30/01/2011 - Shia Muslims 30th London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - Several thousand Shia Muslims took part...
17/12/2010 - Ritualistic Self Flagellation During Ashura Festival in Karachi - Pakistan - A group of men and young boys perform a...
17/12/2010 - Ashura In Karachi, Pakistan - Pakistan - Images of the Shia Muslim Ashura...
07/02/2010 - London Arbaeen Procession - United Kingdom - More than five thousand Shia Muslims...
25/12/2009 - The Night of 7th Muharram - Pakistan - DMTX. Today Shia Muslims are mourning...

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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 the martyrdom of Imam Husain. London, ...
Ritualistic Self Flagellation During Ashura Festival in Karachi
A group of men and young boys perform a ritualistic self flagellation during the Ashura Festival in Karachi, Pakistan. 17/12/2010
Ashura In Karachi, Pakistan
Images of the Shia Muslim Ashura Procession from Numaish and ending at Kharadar Hussainian Iranian in Karachi, Pakistan. 17/12/2010
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London Arbaeen Procession
More than five thousand Shia Muslims came to Marble Arch today, Sunday 7 Feb 2010, for the 28th annual Arbaeen procession in London, commemorating the sacrifice made by the grandson of ...
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DMTX. Shia Muslims walking on fire and burning coals as they mourn the passing of Imam Hussain during the 25th Muharram. Karachi, Pakistan. 12/01/2010.
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Blacksmith is sharpening Blades for shia muslim for 9th Muharram Hasp Blade Mourning. Shia Muslim display of their devotion to Imam Husasin A.S and in remembrance of his suffering shia ...
The Night of 7th Muharram
DMTX. Today Shia Muslims are mourning the martyrdom of Hazrat Qasim A.S Nephew Of Imam Hussain A.S. Karachi, Pakistan. 25/12/2009.