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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

An aerial drone photo taken on Dec. 20, 2025 shows a performance team parading during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong Village - Chin

A performance team parades during an event in celebration of Dong New Year at Zhaoxing Dong village of Liping County, Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture, southwest China's Guizhou Province, Dec. 20, 2025. Dong New Year, a traditional festival for harvest and gathering, was enlisted as one of China's national intangible cultural heritages in 2011. Various activities were held in Liping County over the weekend. Photo by Tao Liang /Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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[Breaking News]Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

KYOTO, Japan, Nov. 26 Kyodo - Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater. (Kyodo)

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Preparations for Kabuki performance in Kyoto

Preparations are under way for a year-end Kabuki performance in Kyoto, western Japan, on Nov. 26, 2025, with wooden boards with the names of Kabuki actors written in the traditional "kantei-ryu" style of calligraphy -- wishing for a full house -- on display at Minamiza Theater.

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Japan emperor at gagaku concert

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his daughter Princess Aiko prepare to watch a gagaku, or traditional Japanese court music and dance, performance at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Japan emperor at gagaku concert

Japanese Emperor Naruhito and his daughter Princess Aiko prepare to watch a gagaku, or traditional Japanese court music and dance, performance at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on Oct. 26, 2025. (Pool photo)

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Traditional dance performance in Kyoto

Japanese traditional female entertainers called maiko, or apprentice geiko, take part in a final practice session in Kyoto on Sept. 30, 2025, ahead of their dance performances in early October.

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Damascus International Fair - Syria

A Syrian puppeteer entertains children at the Damascus International Fair by imitating the role of the “Hakawati,” a traditional storyteller, while using hand puppets. The performance reflects Syria’s cultural heritage and was part of activities organized for young visitors. September 3, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair - Syria

A Syrian puppeteer entertains children at the Damascus International Fair by imitating the role of the “Hakawati,” a traditional storyteller, while using hand puppets. The performance reflects Syria’s cultural heritage and was part of activities organized for young visitors. September 3, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair - Syria

A Syrian puppeteer entertains children at the Damascus International Fair by imitating the role of the “Hakawati,” a traditional storyteller, while using hand puppets. The performance reflects Syria’s cultural heritage and was part of activities organized for young visitors. September 3, 2025. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish girl dressed in traditional costume takes part in a Kurdish dance performance during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Damascus International Fair After Assad’s Fall

A Kurdish girl dressed in traditional costume takes part in a Kurdish dance performance during the Damascus International Fair, the first edition after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Photo by Mohammad Daher/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A performance is staged at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A performance is staged at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Horse Racing Festival - China

A performance is staged at the opening ceremony of the 2025 edition of a traditional horse racing festival in Nagqu, southwest China's Xizang Autonomous Region, Sept. 5, 2025. The three-day festival, a traditional event on the northern Tibetan Plateau, kicked off in Nagqu on Friday. The festival features sports competitions, art performances, and cultural tourism activities, drawing large crowds of locals and visitors. Photo by Xinhua/Tenzin Nyida/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Hunting Performance in Cholpon-Ata - Kyrgyzstan

Zhapar, son of hunter Nursultan, is pictured holding a raptor near Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 16, 2025. The herders living in eastern Kyrgyzstan inherited the hunting customs of their ancestors, and still maintain the tradition of taming falcons and hunting dogs. Photo by Li Renzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Hunting Performance in Cholpon-Ata - Kyrgyzstan

Hunter Nursultan performs hunting skills near Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 16, 2025. The herders living in eastern Kyrgyzstan inherited the hunting customs of their ancestors, and still maintain the tradition of taming falcons and hunting dogs. Photo by Li Renzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Hunting Performance in Cholpon-Ata - Kyrgyzstan

A foreign visitor experiences raptor training near Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 16, 2025. The herders living in eastern Kyrgyzstan inherited the hunting customs of their ancestors, and still maintain the tradition of taming falcons and hunting dogs. Photo by Li Renzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Hunting Performance in Cholpon-Ata - Kyrgyzstan

Hunter Nursultan and his son Zhapar are pictured near Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 16, 2025. The herders living in eastern Kyrgyzstan inherited the hunting customs of their ancestors, and still maintain the tradition of taming falcons and hunting dogs. Photo by Li Renzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Hunting Performance in Cholpon-Ata - Kyrgyzstan

Hunter Nursultan performs hunting skills near Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 16, 2025. The herders living in eastern Kyrgyzstan inherited the hunting customs of their ancestors, and still maintain the tradition of taming falcons and hunting dogs. Photo by Li Renzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Hunting Performance in Cholpon-Ata - Kyrgyzstan

Hunter Nursultan performs hunting skills near Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 16, 2025. The herders living in eastern Kyrgyzstan inherited the hunting customs of their ancestors, and still maintain the tradition of taming falcons and hunting dogs. Photo by Li Renzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Hunting Performance in Cholpon-Ata - Kyrgyzstan

Hunter Nursultan performs hunting skills near Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 16, 2025. The herders living in eastern Kyrgyzstan inherited the hunting customs of their ancestors, and still maintain the tradition of taming falcons and hunting dogs. Photo by Li Renzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Traditional Hunting Performance in Cholpon-Ata - Kyrgyzstan

A foreign visitor experiences raptor training near Cholpon-Ata, Kyrgyzstan, on Aug. 16, 2025. The herders living in eastern Kyrgyzstan inherited the hunting customs of their ancestors, and still maintain the tradition of taming falcons and hunting dogs. Photo by Li Renzi/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People in traditional attire perform a street dance during a procession in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The performance is part of the Pride Walk celebrations organised to raise awareness about the LGBTQ community. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Pride Walk in Agartala India - India

People in traditional attire perform a street dance during a procession in Agartala, Tripura on August 9, 2025. The performance is part of the Pride Walk celebrations organised to raise awareness about the LGBTQ community. Photo by Abhisek Saha/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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

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Karbala Rituals - Iraq

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