Manchester Commemorates Ashura with Procession and Majlis Gatherings

Manchester Commemorates Ashura with Procession and Majlis Gatherings
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Coinciding with the days of mourning in the sacred month of Muharram, the city of Manchester in the United Kingdom hosted a large mourning procession and multiple Majlis gatherings to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him).

The events drew a significant turnout from members of the Muslim community and followers of Ahlulbayt (peace be upon them). According to reports monitored by Shia Waves Agency, the procession made its way through the city’s streets with hundreds of mourners expressing their profound sorrow over the injustice suffered by the Prophet’s family.

Participants carried black flags and banners of devotion, chanting slogans that evoked the timeless sacrifice of Karbala. Majlis gatherings were also held in various Hussainiyas and Islamic centers, where attendees recited Ziyarat Ashura, performed chest-beating rituals (Latmiyah), and listened to elegies that revived the tragedy of Karbala, stirring deep emotions of grief and a sense of connection to Imam Hussein’s legacy.

The commemorations unfolded in an atmosphere of solemn spirituality, marked by reflection, reverence, and meticulous organization. The strong turnout reflected the Shia community’s steadfast commitment to honoring the rituals of Ashura every year — regardless of distance or cultural differences.

This renewed annual presence reaffirms the universal message of Imam Hussein’s cause, its enduring impact on the conscience of the free, and the vital role of Ashura gatherings in upholding principles of justice, resisting oppression, and championing the values of dignity and freedom that Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) sacrificed his life for.