Moscow Islamic Center hosting mourning ceremonies in Muharram

The Islamic Center of Moscow hosts mourning ceremonies on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.

The Islamic Center of Moscow hosts mourning ceremonies on the occasion of the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him.

The events mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and his faithful companions in the 680 AD Battle of Karbala.

The followers of Ahl-ul-Bayt, peace be upon them, take part in the ceremonies during the first ten days of Muharram.

Every year in Muharram, the first month in the lunar Hijri calendar, Shia Muslims and many others around the world hold ceremonies to mourn the sad occasion.