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Illustration - Charlie Hebdo

FRANCE. PARIS (13TH DISTRICT) SEPT. 2020: THE FRONT PAGE OF THE CHARLIE HEBDO NEWSPAPER WHICH REPUBLISHES THE CARTOONS OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD, 5 YEARS AFTER THE JANUARY 2015 ATTACKS AGAINST HIS EDITORIAL STAFF. (HERE IN THE WINDOW OF THE "CANON DE LA PRESSE", BOOKSTORE / PRESS STORE, GOBELINS AVENUE) Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

FRANCE. PARIS (13TH DISTRICT) SEPT. 2020: THE FRONT PAGE OF THE CHARLIE HEBDO NEWSPAPER WHICH REPUBLISHES THE CARTOONS OF THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD, 5 YEARS AFTER THE JANUARY 2015 ATTACKS AGAINST HIS EDITORIAL STAFF. (HERE IN THE WINDOW OF THE "CANON DE LA PRESSE", BOOKSTORE / PRESS STORE, GOBELINS AVENUE) Photo by Jean-Francois Rollinger/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Attacks January November 2015 - Paris

FRANCE. SEINE SAINT DENIS (93) MONTREUIL. POLICE TO BOOTH NEWSPAPERS WITH A LARGE POSTER OF THE WEEK WITH CHARLIE THE PROPHET MUHAMMAD AND I AM 15/01/2015 CHARLIE (FOLLOWING THE TERRORIST ATTACK OF 07/01/15) Photo by Serge Attal/Only Paris/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Take Part In Eid-e-Miladunnabi March - Dhaka

Muslims take part during a march of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 6, 2025. On the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, a grand procession and rally were held in the capital to celebrate the holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), organized by the Anjuman-e-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandari. The procession began from the Engineers Institution premises and passed through various important streets of the city. The colorful event was led by Shah Sufi Maulana Syed Saifuddin Ahmad Al-Hasani, president of Anjuman and chairman of the Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP), and saw the participation of a large number of people. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Take Part In Eid-e-Miladunnabi March - Dhaka

Muslims take part during a march of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 6, 2025. On the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, a grand procession and rally were held in the capital to celebrate the holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), organized by the Anjuman-e-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandari. The procession began from the Engineers Institution premises and passed through various important streets of the city. The colorful event was led by Shah Sufi Maulana Syed Saifuddin Ahmad Al-Hasani, president of Anjuman and chairman of the Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP), and saw the participation of a large number of people. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Take Part In Eid-e-Miladunnabi March - Dhaka

Muslims take part during a march of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 6, 2025. On the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, a grand procession and rally were held in the capital to celebrate the holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), organized by the Anjuman-e-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandari. The procession began from the Engineers Institution premises and passed through various important streets of the city. The colorful event was led by Shah Sufi Maulana Syed Saifuddin Ahmad Al-Hasani, president of Anjuman and chairman of the Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP), and saw the participation of a large number of people. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Take Part In Eid-e-Miladunnabi March - Dhaka

Muslims take part during a march of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 6, 2025. On the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, a grand procession and rally were held in the capital to celebrate the holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), organized by the Anjuman-e-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandari. The procession began from the Engineers Institution premises and passed through various important streets of the city. The colorful event was led by Shah Sufi Maulana Syed Saifuddin Ahmad Al-Hasani, president of Anjuman and chairman of the Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP), and saw the participation of a large number of people. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Take Part In Eid-e-Miladunnabi March - Dhaka

Muslims take part during a march of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 6, 2025. On the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, a grand procession and rally were held in the capital to celebrate the holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), organized by the Anjuman-e-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandari. The procession began from the Engineers Institution premises and passed through various important streets of the city. The colorful event was led by Shah Sufi Maulana Syed Saifuddin Ahmad Al-Hasani, president of Anjuman and chairman of the Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP), and saw the participation of a large number of people. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muslims Take Part In Eid-e-Miladunnabi March - Dhaka

Muslims take part during a march of Holy Eid-e-Miladunnabi, marking the anniversary of the birth and demise of Prophet Hazrat Muhammad, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on September 6, 2025. On the 12th of Rabi al-Awwal, a grand procession and rally were held in the capital to celebrate the holy Eid-e-Milad-un-Nabi (PBUH), organized by the Anjuman-e-Rahmania Mainia Maizbhandari. The procession began from the Engineers Institution premises and passed through various important streets of the city. The colorful event was led by Shah Sufi Maulana Syed Saifuddin Ahmad Al-Hasani, president of Anjuman and chairman of the Bangladesh Supreme Party (BSP), and saw the participation of a large number of people. Photo by Habibur Rahman/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

An elder Qadiri dervish is seen at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Dervishes gather with worshippers during a celebration at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Dervishes gather with worshippers during a celebration at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

An elder Qadiri dervish is seen at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes stand together during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

An elder worshipper prays during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

An elder Qadiri dervish is seen at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes toss their hair during ritual movements in Toorq, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A worshipper closes his eyes in prayer at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A young Qadiri dervish takes part in a ritual at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A boy stands among worshippers at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

An elder Qadiri dervish is seen at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes stand together during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes stand together during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

An elder Qadiri dervish is seen at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes stand together during a ceremony at the Sheikh Abdul Karim Tekiye in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A man wearing a green head covering and symbolic tools participates in the ceremony in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

A man wearing a green head covering and symbolic tools participates in the ceremony in Toorq, Erbil, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Erbil Dervishes Celebrate Prophets Birth - Iraq

Qadiri dervishes toss their hair during ritual movements in Toorq, Iraq on August 31, 2025. Members of the order gathered to celebrate the birth of the Prophet Muhammad. The anniversary was marked with hymns and acts of devotion. Photo by Omar Karim/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Participants perform traditional mourning rituals during the Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Shia Muslim devotees beat their chests during a Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Participants perform traditional mourning rituals during the Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Shia Muslim devotees beat their chests during a Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Participants perform traditional mourning rituals during the Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Participants perform traditional mourning rituals during the Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Participants perform traditional mourning rituals during the Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Participants perform traditional mourning rituals during the Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Shia Muslim devotees beat their chests during a Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Participants perform traditional mourning rituals during the Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Shia Muslim devotees beat their chests during a Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shia Muslim Chehlum - India

Shia Muslim devotees beat their chests during a Chehlum procession in Prayagraj, India, on August 15, 2025. Chehlum, also known as Arbaeen, is a Shia Muslim religious observance held 40 days after Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the Battle of Karbala in the 7th century. Photo by Sanjay Kanojia/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