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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Cerdán Appears Before Senate Koldo Commission - Madrid

The former secretary of Organization of the PSOE Santos Cerdán upon his arrival at the Commission of Investigation of the 'Koldo case', in the Senate, on December 17, 2025, in Madrid (Spain). Cerdán appears before the commission almost a month after his release from prison, where he remained for five months following the publication of a report by the Central Operative Unit (UCO) of the Guardia Civil that placed him at the epicenter of an alleged corrupt scheme to collect bribes in exchange for public works awards. This is the second occasion on which he appears as he was questioned by this forum a few months ago when he was in charge of the Secretariat of Organization of the PSOE. Photo by Eduardo Parra / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

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Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto celebrates with teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

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Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 20, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

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Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto hits a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

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Baseball: Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto

Yomiuri Giants slugger Kazuma Okamoto high-fives his teammates after hitting a solo home run in the second inning of a baseball game against the Hiroshima Carp at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo on Sept. 19, 2025. The Yomiuri Giants said the following month that they are allowing the infielder to pursue a move to Major League Baseball this offseason.

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China: Tigress Carries Cub Back to Safety in Henan

On July 19, 2025, in Puyang, Henan, a tiny tiger cub — not even a month old — crawled out of its enclosure to drink water. Before it could take a second sip, a tigress quickly appeared, eyes sharp with concern. She gently picked up the cub in her mouth and carried it back into the cage to keep it safe.

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP officer places an evidence marker beside a bullet hole in a cafe window, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

A police officer taking photos inside a cafe that had its windows shot out is silhouetted, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

A police officer takes photos inside a cafe that had its windows shot out, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP stands in front of a cafe window after placing evidence markers beside bullet holes, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

A police officer taking photos inside a cafe that had its windows shot out is silhouetted behind shattered glass, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP officer places evidence markers beside bullet holes in the windows of a cafe, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Evidence markers are placed beside shell casings on the street outside a cafe that was shot at, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

RCMP officers search for evidence outside a cafe that was shot at, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP officer places evidence markers beside bullet holes in a shattered cafe window, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

Bullet holes are seen in the window of a cafe as a police officer works inside, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

A bullet hole is seen in the shattered window of a cafe as a police officer walks by outside, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Shots Fired Again at Kap's Cafe in Surrey - Canada

An RCMP officer enters a cafe that was shot at, in Surrey, B.C., on Thursday, August 7, 2025. Police are investigating after shots were fired for the second time within a month at Kap's Cafe, which is linked to comic and television host Kapil Sharma. Photo by Darryl Dyck/The Canadian Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees whispers their wishes in the ears of Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees offer prayers to a Shiva Lingam, a stone sculpture representing Hindu Lord Shiva, at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees offer prayers to a Shiva Lingam, a stone sculpture representing Hindu Lord Shiva, at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees offer prayers to a Shiva Lingam, a stone sculpture representing Hindu Lord Shiva, at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees whispers their wishes in the ears of Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees whispers their wishes in the ears of Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees offer prayers to a Shiva Lingam, a stone sculpture representing Hindu Lord Shiva, at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees whispers their wishes in the ears of Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees whispers their wishes in the ears of Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees whispers their wishes in the ears of Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

A Hindu devotee offers prayers to Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Worship of Lord Shiva - India

Hindu devotees whispers their wishes in the ears of Nandi the sacred bull of Lord Shiva at Shiv Bari, a temple of Shiva on the second Monday of the sacred month of Sawan month in the Hindu calendar in Agartala, capital of the Northeastern state of Tripura,India, on July 21,2025. As soon as the month of Sawan arrives, a new faith and energy starts flowing in the minds of the devotees, rain showers and the echo of "Har Har Mahadev", this is the identity of this holy month. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Observance - Iraq

Shia Muslims gather for mourning rituals between the two holy shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas in Karbala, Iraq on June 28, 2025, marking the second night of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia worshippers commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, with zikr, rhythmic chest-beating, and religious hymns. The mourning rituals will continue over the first ten days of Muharram, culminating in Ashura. Photo Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Observance - Iraq

A young boy participates in the mourning rituals in Karbala, Iraq on June 28, 2025, marking the second night of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia worshippers commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, with zikr, rhythmic chest-beating, and religious hymns. The mourning rituals will continue over the first ten days of Muharram, culminating in Ashura. Photo Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Observance - Iraq

Shia Muslims gather for mourning rituals in Karbala, Iraq on June 28, 2025, marking the second night of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia worshippers commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, with zikr, rhythmic chest-beating, and religious hymns. The mourning rituals will continue over the first ten days of Muharram, culminating in Ashura. Photo Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Observance - Iraq

Shia Muslims gather for mourning rituals between the two holy shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas in Karbala, Iraq on June 28, 2025, marking the second night of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia worshippers commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, with zikr, rhythmic chest-beating, and religious hymns. The mourning rituals will continue over the first ten days of Muharram, culminating in Ashura. Photo Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Observance - Iraq

Shia Muslims gather for mourning rituals between the two holy shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas in Karbala, Iraq on June 28, 2025, marking the second night of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia worshippers commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, with zikr, rhythmic chest-beating, and religious hymns. The mourning rituals will continue over the first ten days of Muharram, culminating in Ashura. Photo Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Observance - Iraq

Shia Muslims gather for mourning rituals between the two holy shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas in Karbala, Iraq on June 28, 2025, marking the second night of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia worshippers commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, with zikr, rhythmic chest-beating, and religious hymns. The mourning rituals will continue over the first ten days of Muharram, culminating in Ashura. Photo Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Observance - Iraq

Shia Muslims gather for mourning rituals between the two holy shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas in Karbala, Iraq on June 28, 2025, marking the second night of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia worshippers commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, with zikr, rhythmic chest-beating, and religious hymns. The mourning rituals will continue over the first ten days of Muharram, culminating in Ashura. Photo Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Muharram Observance - Iraq

Shia Muslims gather for mourning rituals between the two holy shrines of Imam Hussein and al-Abbas in Karbala, Iraq on June 28, 2025, marking the second night of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. Shia worshippers commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, with zikr, rhythmic chest-beating, and religious hymns. The mourning rituals will continue over the first ten days of Muharram, culminating in Ashura. Photo Samer Alhusseini/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM