Moscow (IP) - Russian Muslims, alongside the other followers of Imam Hussein (PBUH) worldwide, hold mourning rituals of Muharram on Ashura day.

Iran PressEurope: Today ( Monday, 8th of August 2022) coincides with the tenth day of Muharram, called Ashura.

Imam Hussein was martyred along with 72 of his companions during a last-stand battle of Karbala against the tyrant of the time, Yazid I, more than thirteen centuries ago.

The martyrdom of Imam Hussein has turned into a symbol of righteous revolt and social and political reform.

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