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Evening before Ashura, at a hussainia. 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. Bam, Kerman Province
29°6'36" N 58°21'41" E -- October 10, 2016 18:03:12 UTC