"Ashura in Iran" (by marco salustro)

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Inside Haram-e-Motahar. The mausoleum of Khomeini.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Inside Haram-e-Motahar. The mausoleum of Khomeini.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Night celebration in Teheran south.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Night celebration in Teheran south.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. A representation of the destruction of Imam Hussein's army.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. A representation of the destruction of Imam Hussein's army.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. The mosque Karbelai (of kerbala) in Teheran south where in the day of Ashura there is a copy of the holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Kerbala.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. The mosque Karbelai (of kerbala) in Teheran south where in the day of Ashura there is a copy of the holy shrine of Imam Hussein in Kerbala.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. A representation of the battle of Kerbala. The green dressed people symbolize the people from the party of Imam Hussein the red one the people from enemy army.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. A representation of the battle of Kerbala. The green dressed people symbolize the people from the party of Imam Hussein the red one the people from enemy army.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Celebation in the great bazar of Teheran.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Celebation in the great bazar of Teheran.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Celebration in the great bazar of Teheran.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Celebration in the great bazar of Teheran.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Celebration in the great bazar of Teheran.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Celebration in the great bazar of Teheran.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Inside a Hosseinye a special place for pray and cry during the month of moharram.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Inside a Hosseinye a special place for pray and cry during the month of moharram.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Night celebration in Teheran south.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. Night celebration in Teheran south.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. During the Moharram some people offer for free to everybody tea and food.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. During the Moharram some people offer for free to everybody tea and food.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. A street seller of ring for men. The iranian men use that like symbol of faith.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. A street seller of ring for men. The iranian men use that like symbol of faith.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. During the moharram the women use strips of green cloth like good luck. In the tradition green is the color of Imam Hussein.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. During the moharram the women use strips of green cloth like good luck. In the tradition green is the color of Imam Hussein.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. During the Moharram the iranian army remember the martyrs of the war with the Iraq.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. During the Moharram the iranian army remember the martyrs of the war with the Iraq.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. In the cemetery of the martyrs in Qom.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning. In the cemetery of the martyrs in Qom.
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The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000

The Ashura is the most important celebration of the Shia Islam. In this day, and in all the islamic month of Moharram, the Shia Muslims remember the death of the Imam Hussein a leader of the Shia killed in the 7th century by the Sunni in the battle of Kerbala (Iraq). In Iran where the Shia is the first religion, those ceremonies involve all the aspect of the life and all the people cry and stay in mourning.

Sat, 19 Apr 2008 09:45:27 +0000