Millions of Muslims marked on Thursday Ashura anniversary in Iraq and other countries, holding marches to express grief over the murder of Imam Hussein (A.S.) at the hands of the torturous ruler, Yazid in 680.
The local authorities imposed strict security measures along the ways to the two Holy Shrines of Imam Hussein and Imam Abbas in the Holy City of Karbala.
In various world countries, Imam Hussein (A.S.) took off top streets to reiterate their determination to follow the path of the Prophet’s grandson.
Source: Al-Manar English Website
