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New highway in the centre of Tbilisi

The highway was constructed to unload traffic jams in the centre of Tbilisi. This highway was constructed by Tbilisi city hall and was put in...

by KetevanPhotographer9 Mghebrishvili in Georgia on 01/12/2010

Muharram is celebrated in the Afghan city of Kabul by the Shia minority. Marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad by the forces of the Yazid at the Battle of Karbala in 980 AD. Kabul, Afghanistan. 25/12/09.

The martyrdom of the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad by the state forces of the Yazid, the Umayyad dynasty proved to be one of the major turning points in the history of the Islamic empire. The event is observed as the 'day of grief' by followers emanating the suffering of the Imam Hussein and his family at the hands of the Yazid's forces. 

The city of Kabul was lit up with festive lights, flags were erected on cars and landmark buildings and followers gathered to give prayer.

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Muharram in Kabul

Muharram is celebrated in the Afghan city of Kabul by the Shia . Marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad by the...

by Besmellah Kh... in Afghanistan on 25/12/2009

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Ethiopian Jews Celebrate The Sigd in Jerusalem

Ethiopian Jews celebrate the Sigd holiday. Jerusalem, Israel. 15/11/2009

by Nir Alon in Israel on 15/11/2009

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