Kuala Lumpur (IP) - A group of Iranians living in Malaysia held a mourning ceremony on the 6th night of Muharram.

Iran Press/Asia: A group of Iranians residing in Malaysia attended the cultural consultation hall of the country in Kuala Lumpur and mourned for Imam Hussain (AS).

Imam Hussein, the third Imam of Shia Islam, was martyred along with his family and companions during the Battle of Karbala in the 61st year after the migration of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) from Mecca to Medina. The Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram, is a day of profound significance for Shia Muslims worldwide, as it commemorates this tragic event. 

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