Yemenis from all walks of life took to the streets of Sana'a to mark the tenth day of the lunar month of Muharram, the day in history that witnessed the martyrdom of the third Imam of Shia Muslims, Imam Hussein.

Faithfuls from across the Italian peninsula met at Rome's Imam Mahdi Islamic Center to honor the battle of Karbala and remember the sacrifices of Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet of Islam. 

British Muslims across the UK have come out on strong numbers to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the grandson of Islam's Prophet Mohammed (PBUH).

Afghans commemorate a day of mourning for the martyrdom of the third Imam of Shia Muslims, Hussein ibn Ali, as Afghanistan is now under the control of the Taliban.

Millions of Muslims across Iran have observed Ashura, the tenth day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and the grandson of Prophet Mohammad.

In Indian-administered Kashmir, amid bans and restrictions on mourning processions, Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura

Afghan Shias commemorate the holy day Ashura under the watchful eyes of Taliban gunmen.