Afghanistan prepares to mark the mournful month of Muharram

Several days ahead of the month of Muharram, people in Afghanistan are preparing to mark the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam and grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him and his pure progeny), Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).

On Kabul streets, people have held Muharram exhibitions where they provide necessities for mourning rituals.

Afghans also turn the mosques and public religious places black to express the emotion of grief on the martyrdom anniversary of their third Imam.