Tenth of Muharram; Shiite commemoration of Imam Hussein
Ashoura ceremonies proceed across Lebanon and Iran amid ongoing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, with mourners reflecting on Karbala’s tragedy while areas hit by fighting and ceasefire talks shape observances.
More than 4.88 million pilgrims have entered Iraq for Arbaeen, with Iranian officials and pilgrims prominent on the Najaf–Karbala corridor. The event highlights Iraq’s delicate balancing act between regional powers as it grapples with economic stress and security concerns ahead of disarming militias.