Global Commemoration Of Ashura

Ashura, one of the holiest days in Islam commemorates the killing of Imam Hussain. Communities around the world commemorate the massacre as per their own traditions and customs.

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In the Caribbean, the Tadjah is taken to the sea and drowned in a symbolic act.

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In Kashmir, some traditions are still practiced as a means of commemoration and mourning.

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In Afghanistan, despite the ban on Ashura processions, women still poured out in defiance.

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