Shias Muslims hold a procession to mark Ashura in London

Thousands of Ahlulbayt lovers took to the streets of London for the peaceful walk commemorating Ashura.

Thousands of Ahlulbayt lovers took to the streets of London for the peaceful walk commemorating Ashura.

Photos and videos from Oxford Street showed large crowds of people holding flags and standing together reciting Husseini poems and elegies.

British police and security managed traffic and protected the walk. 

Passersby inquired to some participants about the procession and the participants introduced to them Imam Hussain, peace be upon him, and his blessed movement.