Millions of Muslims from across the globe have arrived in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).

Iranians across the country commemorated Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who, together with 72 of his companions, was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. The third Shia Imam rose for reform and fight against the tyrant ruler of the time, Yazid ibn Muawiya back in 680 AD.

Iranians across the country commemorated Ashura, the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who, together with 72 of his companions, was martyred in the Battle of Karbala. The third Shia Imam rose for reform and fight against the tyrant ruler of the time, Yazid ibn Muawiya back in 680 AD.

Millions of Muslims across the globe have commemorated the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).