Iranian Shiite Muslims on Tuesday commemorated Ashoura, a remembrance of the 7th century martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein. His death in battle at the hands of Sunnis at Karbala ingrained a deep rift in Islam and continues to play a key role in shaping Shiite identity. (AP video: Mohsen Ganji)
Shiite Muslims commemorate martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson
Iranian Shiite Muslims on Tuesday commemorated Ashoura, a remembrance of the 7th century martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein. His death in battle at the hands of Sunnis at Karbala ingrained a deep rift in Islam and continues to play a key role in shaping Shiite identity. (AP video: Mohsen Ganji)
