King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, King Felipe VI and the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The president of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, King Felipe VI and the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Universidad Rey Juan Carlos, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The delegate of the Government in the Community of Madrid, Francisco Martín Aguirre, the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, King Felipe VI and the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The delegate of the Government in the Community of Madrid, Francisco Martín Aguirre, the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, King Felipe VI and the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

The delegate of the Government in the Community of Madrid, Francisco Martín Aguirre, the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, Ángel Víctor Torres, King Felipe VI and the President of the Community of Madrid, Isabel Díaz Ayuso, during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in the Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe At Democratization Conference - Madrid

King Felipe VI during the closing ceremony of the conference on the role of the Crown in the Spanish democratization process, at the Rey Juan Carlos University, on December 3, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Organized by the Chair of Democratic Memory of the Rey Juan Carlos University, together with the Ministry of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory, this is an academic meeting that will address the historical evolution and the role of the Crown in Spanish democracy. Photo by Carlos Luján / Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

04.09.2025, Tallinn. 150 well-known people in Estonia will read aloud the names of 22,600 victims of communism, identified by the association Memento and the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory in the Dominican Monastery in Tallinn. It will take about 21 hours. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

04.09.2025, Tallinn. 150 well-known people in Estonia will read aloud the names of 22,600 victims of communism, identified by the association Memento and the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory in the Dominican Monastery in Tallinn. It will take about 21 hours. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

04.09.2025, Tallinn. 150 well-known people in Estonia will read aloud the names of 22,600 victims of communism, identified by the association Memento and the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory in the Dominican Monastery in Tallinn. It will take about 21 hours. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

04.09.2025, Tallinn. 150 well-known people in Estonia will read aloud the names of 22,600 victims of communism, identified by the association Memento and the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory in the Dominican Monastery in Tallinn. It will take about 21 hours. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

Recitation of the names of the victims of communism

04.09.2025, Tallinn. 150 well-known people in Estonia will read aloud the names of 22,600 victims of communism, identified by the association Memento and the Estonian Institute of Historical Memory in the Dominican Monastery in Tallinn. It will take about 21 hours. Photo Eero Vabamägi, Postimees

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Pilgrims March for Lady Ruqayyah in Karbala

Devotees participate in a religious procession known as the "Lady Ruqayyah Journey" between the two holy shrines in Karbala, Iraq, on July 29, 2025. The annual commemoration honors Lady Ruqayyah, the young daughter of Imam Hussein, revered in Shia Islam for her suffering during and after the Battle of Karbala. Pilgrims walk solemnly between the Imam Hussein Shrine and the Al-Abbas Shrine, expressing mourning, devotion, and solidarity with the tragedy of Karbala. Many wear black and recite elegies, while some carry symbolic items representing grief and resilience. The event draws thousands of worshippers from across Iraq and neighboring countries, especially during the Islamic lunar months of Muharram and Safar. Karbala remains a central site of religious memory and spiritual expression, and this ritual procession reflects deep historical and cultural reverence passed down through generations. Photo by Samer Al Husseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM