In Pictures: Muslims Worldwide Observe Ashura and Muharram

By Neha Mewari | July 17, 2024

KERBALA, IRAQ

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY

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TEHRAN, IRAN

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NAJAF, IRAQ

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TEHRAN, IRAN

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KERBALA, IRAQ

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY

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TEHRAN, IRAN

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TEHRAN, IRAN

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ISTANBUL, TURKEY

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