Ashura with swords

ashura with swords

Shi'ite Muslims march on streets with swords during Ashura procession in downtown Manama,

Shia Muslims flagellate themselves during the festival of Ashura | 6 | The Week UK

The Ashura ritual takes part across the Middle East

Shia Muslim devotees self-flagellate during Ashura, outside Mogul mosque in Yangon, Myanmar

Ashura 2015: Shia Muslims flagellate themselves with swords, chains and knives [Graphic images]