For millions of Iranians, the holy day of Ashura (June 25–26, 2026) has transcended its traditional religious significance, becoming a profound display of collective grief and national mourning. This year’s commemorations, marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS) in the Battle of Karbala, were held against the sobering backdrop of a nation reeling from the devastating war sparked by massive U.S.-Israeli strikes earlier this year.  

Iranian Pilgrims Mourn Their War Dead During Ashura

Tens of thousands of Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein.

Muslim pilgrims marked holy day of Ashura in Iraqi city of Karbala

The commemorations for the day of Ashura saw hundreds of worshipers across the globe and thousands of worshipers across the globe self-flagellate to mark the tenth day of Muharram. Ashura is the day that marks the day that marks the martyrdom of the prophet's grandson Imam Hussein. Worshipers typically bang their chests and also chant while flogging themselves.

Ashura commemorates mourning the death of Imam Hussein

West Asia is observing Ashura. It is an important event in the Islamic calendar. Ashura falls on the 10th day of the month of Muharram. What is the significance of this day, and what is the history behind it? Ghadi Francis tells you more.

West Asia’s Shia Muslims observe the Ashura

Six people were killed and scores of others wounded in a bomb blast on Thursday (July 27) near the Sayeda Zeinab mausoleum, the most-visited Shiite pilgrimage site in Syria, said the interior ministry.

Six killed in bomb blast at shrine near Syrian capital

Due to the spread of COVID-19 Iran commemorated Ashura with social distancing measures. Pilgrims on Iraq mourned with masks & gloves. The month of Muharram marks a period of intense grief as a mark of mourning the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, also known to many as the grandson of Prophet Muhammad.

Muharram 2020: Pilgrims mark Ashura in Iraq's Kerbala with masks & gloves

Tears, gloves, masks: Thousands Shiite pilgrims come out to mark Ashura in city of Karbala

Thousands of tearful Shiite pilgrims wearing gloves and face masks flooded Iraq's holy city of Karbala Sunday to mark Ashura, one of the largest Muslim gatherings since the Covid-19 pandemic started.

Masks and tears: Shiites mark Ashura in Iraq's Karbala despite coronavirus

In this segment of The West Asia Post, watch how Shia Muslims worldwide honoured the day Ashura.

The West Asia Post: Shia Muslims observe Ashura worldwide

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