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Aftermath of Cyclone Senyar - Indonesia

On December 5, 2025, vehicles drove through floodwaters on a road in Tanjung Pura, North Sumatra, Indonesia, severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Flooding swept through the area, leaving debris in residential areas and damaging mosque minarets. Submerged gravestones reflected the community's grief. The disaster resulted in at least 836 fatalities and the displacement of more than 645,000 people in Indonesia, contributing to a total death toll exceeding 1,600 in the Asia-Pacific region. The landscape was littered with mud, debris, and profound loss. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Cyclone Senyar - Indonesia

On December 5, 2025, vehicles drove through floodwaters on a road in Tanjung Pura, North Sumatra, Indonesia, severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Flooding swept through the area, leaving debris in residential areas and damaging mosque minarets. Submerged gravestones reflected the community's grief. The disaster resulted in at least 836 fatalities and the displacement of more than 645,000 people in Indonesia, contributing to a total death toll exceeding 1,600 in the Asia-Pacific region. The landscape was littered with mud, debris, and profound loss. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Cyclone Senyar - Indonesia

On December 5, 2025, vehicles drove through floodwaters on a road in Tanjung Pura, North Sumatra, Indonesia, severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Flooding swept through the area, leaving debris in residential areas and damaging mosque minarets. Submerged gravestones reflected the community's grief. The disaster resulted in at least 836 fatalities and the displacement of more than 645,000 people in Indonesia, contributing to a total death toll exceeding 1,600 in the Asia-Pacific region. The landscape was littered with mud, debris, and profound loss. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Aftermath of Cyclone Senyar - Indonesia

On December 5, 2025, vehicles drove through floodwaters on a road in Tanjung Pura, North Sumatra, Indonesia, severely affected by Tropical Cyclone Senyar. Flooding swept through the area, leaving debris in residential areas and damaging mosque minarets. Submerged gravestones reflected the community's grief. The disaster resulted in at least 836 fatalities and the displacement of more than 645,000 people in Indonesia, contributing to a total death toll exceeding 1,600 in the Asia-Pacific region. The landscape was littered with mud, debris, and profound loss. Photo by Sutanta Aditya/ABACAPRESS.COM

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5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Kills 8 in Bangladesh

A woman breaks down in grief at Dhaka Medical College Hospital as she waits for news of her injured son following the powerful earthquake that struck Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 21 November 2025. A powerful earthquake measuring between 5.5 and 5.7 struck Dhaka late Friday morning, sending panic across the city as buildings shook and residents rushed into the streets. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the shallow quake — with an epicenter in Madhabdi, Narsingdi — caused significant jolts in the capital and surrounding districts. Emergency services reported several structural damages, including a collapsed rooftop railing in Armanitola and a tilted eight-storey building in Swamibagh. International reports indicate that at least six people have died and dozens were injured as falling debris and damaged structures triggered chaos. Tremors were felt across central Bangladesh and parts of eastern India, including Kolkata. Dhaka, Bangladesh on November 21, 2025. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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5.7-Magnitude Earthquake Kills 8 in Bangladesh

A woman breaks down in grief at Dhaka Medical College Hospital as she waits for news of her injured son following the powerful earthquake that struck Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 21 November 2025. A powerful earthquake measuring between 5.5 and 5.7 struck Dhaka late Friday morning, sending panic across the city as buildings shook and residents rushed into the streets. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the shallow quake — with an epicenter in Madhabdi, Narsingdi — caused significant jolts in the capital and surrounding districts. Emergency services reported several structural damages, including a collapsed rooftop railing in Armanitola and a tilted eight-storey building in Swamibagh. International reports indicate that at least six people have died and dozens were injured as falling debris and damaged structures triggered chaos. Tremors were felt across central Bangladesh and parts of eastern India, including Kolkata. Dhaka, Bangladesh on November 21, 2025. Photo by Suvra Kanti Das/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Kashmiri Shiites Mark Muharram Mourning - India

A Kashmiri Shiite man carries a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, on July 4, 2025, the eighth day of the Islamic holy month. Part of the 10-day Ashura mourning period, the event commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. Dressed in black, participants engage in chest-beating and recite elegies as expressions of grief and solidarity. The inclusion of political symbols like the Palestinian flag reflects the intersection of religious devotion and political sentiment in a region marked by heightened sensitivities and security measures. Photo by Umar Altaf/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

An old woman attends a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The event marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and demands for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

An elderly man holding a sign of Asala attempts to walk through a police line during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and demands for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Girls crying and holding different photos of missing persons during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Two women hugging each other and crying during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects deep grief and calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Two women hugging each other and crying during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects deep grief and calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

Girls crying and holding different photos of missing persons during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and calls for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

People hold different pictures of missing persons during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and highlights ongoing grief and demands for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Independence Declaration Anniversary of Karabakh - Yerevan

An elderly man holding a sign of Asala attempts to walk through a police line during a rally in Yerevan on September 2, 2025. The gathering marks the 34th anniversary of Nagorno-Karabakh’s 1991 independence declaration and reflects ongoing grief and demands for justice following the 2023 mass displacement. Photo by Anthony Pizzoferrato/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Families Mourn Airstrike Victims - Gaza

A woman cries outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on August 16, 2025. Families gather in grief after 17 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Families Mourn Airstrike Victims - Gaza

A woman cries outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on August 16, 2025. Families gather in grief after 17 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Families Mourn Airstrike Victims - Gaza

A woman cries outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on August 16, 2025. Families gather in grief after 17 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Families Mourn Airstrike Victims - Gaza

A woman cries outside Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City on August 16, 2025. Families gather in grief after 17 Palestinians, including children, were killed in Israeli airstrikes. Photo by Saeed Jaras/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Mourn Awda Al Hathalin

Graphic Content - Men sit in grief inside a hall in Umm al-Khair, Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, West Bank on August 7, 2025. The community comes together for the funeral of Awda al-Hathalin, a resident known for resisting land confiscations and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Mourn Awda Al Hathalin

Graphic Content - Men sit in grief inside a hall in Umm al-Khair, Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, West Bank on August 7, 2025. The community comes together for the funeral of Awda al-Hathalin, a resident known for resisting land confiscations and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Palestinians Mourn Awda Al Hathalin

Graphic Content - Men sit in grief inside a hall in Umm al-Khair, Masafer Yatta, south of Hebron, West Bank on August 7, 2025. The community comes together for the funeral of Awda al-Hathalin, a resident known for resisting land confiscations and settlement expansion in the occupied West Bank. Photo by Mosab Shawer/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

Mourning of Bani Assad on the 13th of Muharram in Karbala, Iraq. On July 9, 2025, Shiite Muslim mourners participate in the traditional commemoration known as the Mourning of Bani Assad, which takes place annually on the 13th of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The ritual honors the women of the Bani Assad tribe who, according to tradition, buried the unrecognized bodies of Imam Hussein and his companions after the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Dressed in black, participants gather near the holy shrine of Imam Hussein, chanting elegies and performing mourning processions to express grief and solidarity. This deeply symbolic event reflects the enduring historical and spiritual significance of Karbala for Shiite communities across the world, especially during the sacred month of Muharram, which marks the martyrdom of one of the most revered figures in Shia Islam. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

The representation of the incident of TAF by the people of the city of Al-Ghomas in Karbala on July 8, 2025. This theatrical reenactment, known as "Taf," commemorates the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD, where Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, was martyred. Participants dress in traditional costumes and dramatize the events of Ashura to honor the sacrifice and stand for justice that Imam Hussein represents in Shia Islam. The annual performance attracts large crowds and serves as a powerful cultural and religious expression of devotion, grief, and historical memory. The city of Karbala becomes a focal point for mourning rituals during Muharram, reinforcing collective identity and spiritual connection for millions of Shia Muslims. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourners Grieve Gaza Aid and Shelter Victims - Rafah

Palestinians mourn over the bodies of victims killed in airstrikes during a funeral in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on July 31, 2025. Eighteen people were killed while waiting for humanitarian aid at a US aid distribution point in the Morag area of Rafah, according to local health officials. In a separate strike, six Palestinians were killed when a tent housing displaced persons was hit in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis. The Gaza Strip has faced ongoing bombardment amid continued conflict, worsening the humanitarian situation and leaving civilians increasingly vulnerable. Funerals often turn into demonstrations of grief and protest, as families call for justice and an end to the violence. The latest casualties add to the mounting toll of a war that has displaced hundreds of thousands and crippled access to basic necessities across the enclave. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourners Grieve Gaza Aid and Shelter Victims - Rafah

Palestinians mourn over the bodies of victims killed in airstrikes during a funeral in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on July 31, 2025. Eighteen people were killed while waiting for humanitarian aid at a US aid distribution point in the Morag area of Rafah, according to local health officials. In a separate strike, six Palestinians were killed when a tent housing displaced persons was hit in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis. The Gaza Strip has faced ongoing bombardment amid continued conflict, worsening the humanitarian situation and leaving civilians increasingly vulnerable. Funerals often turn into demonstrations of grief and protest, as families call for justice and an end to the violence. The latest casualties add to the mounting toll of a war that has displaced hundreds of thousands and crippled access to basic necessities across the enclave. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourners Grieve Gaza Aid and Shelter Victims - Rafah

Palestinians mourn over the bodies of victims killed in airstrikes during a funeral in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on July 31, 2025. Eighteen people were killed while waiting for humanitarian aid at a US aid distribution point in the Morag area of Rafah, according to local health officials. In a separate strike, six Palestinians were killed when a tent housing displaced persons was hit in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis. The Gaza Strip has faced ongoing bombardment amid continued conflict, worsening the humanitarian situation and leaving civilians increasingly vulnerable. Funerals often turn into demonstrations of grief and protest, as families call for justice and an end to the violence. The latest casualties add to the mounting toll of a war that has displaced hundreds of thousands and crippled access to basic necessities across the enclave. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Mourners Grieve Gaza Aid and Shelter Victims - Rafah

Palestinians mourn over the bodies of victims killed in airstrikes during a funeral in Rafah in the southern Gaza Strip on July 31, 2025. Eighteen people were killed while waiting for humanitarian aid at a US aid distribution point in the Morag area of Rafah, according to local health officials. In a separate strike, six Palestinians were killed when a tent housing displaced persons was hit in the Mawasi area of Khan Yunis. The Gaza Strip has faced ongoing bombardment amid continued conflict, worsening the humanitarian situation and leaving civilians increasingly vulnerable. Funerals often turn into demonstrations of grief and protest, as families call for justice and an end to the violence. The latest casualties add to the mounting toll of a war that has displaced hundreds of thousands and crippled access to basic necessities across the enclave. Photo by Dooa Albaz/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM