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Camels carry family of Huseyn in passion play past emotional crowds. Mourning the murder of Mohammad's grandson, Huseyn ibn Ali at Kerbala, on the 10th ("ashura") day of the month Muharram. Somber Shia Ashura rituals include rhythmic chain flailing and chest beating, poetic recitations, and passion plays Minab, Hormozgan Province.
27°8'54" N 57°4'41" E -- October 12, 2016 07:14:21 UTC