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Thousands of anti-austerity protesters have held a demonstration in Athens to commemorate a teenage student killed by the police in 2008. Clashes were reported between police and protesters at the end of the day.

Tens of thousands of people have marched through the streets of Beirut, waving flags and banners to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the third Shia Imam Hessein (PBUH). The outpouring over the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammad's grandson reached to a crescendo in the Southern Suburbs of Beirut, where Hezbollah secretary general Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah gave a speech. Ashura in lebanon has come to symbolize the conflict with Israel.This occasion according to hezbollah and many of the masses commemorating Ashura should serve as a reminder to certain sides not to surrender to the will of Israel. Sayyed Nasrallah once again underscored the importance of not surrendering to Israel, and called on Arab leaders to embrace the choice of resistance rather than negotiating with Israel, which he described as a waste of time. Sayyed Nasrallah stressed the importance the teachings of Imam Hussein who was martyred in 680 AD by his enemies. Imam Hussein's teachings are considered by Muslims around the world as the basis of resistance against what they believe to be the current forms of occupation and imperialism. The Hezbollah leader also said there is a new western conspiracy against the resistance and its people. Many wore black as a sign of mourning and chanted slogans in support of Hezbollah. The element of Ashura and specifically the effort to fight injustice has been considered by hezbollah as one of its main building blocks. Today with an international tribunal that could indict some of its members hezbollah views itself as a victim of what it believes to be international injustice and has set out to confront this with what it believes to be the real meaning of truthfullness.

[22 Nov 2012] Shia Muslims commemorate Muharram worldwide - English

[25 Nov 2012] Shia Muslims commemorate Ashura worldwide - English

[11 Oct 2013] Yemenis commemorate death of Late pres. Al-Hamdi - English

Shia Muslims trekked hundreds of kilometers from many parts of Nigeria to the headquarters of the Islamic movement of Nigeria in the northern city of Zaria to commemorate the Arba\'een. Those who could not walk were carried. The physically challenged used their wheelchairs. The Arba\'een commemorates 40th day since the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and seventy two of his loyal companions in Karbala around 14 centuries ago.

[01 Apr 2014] Palestinians in Lebanon commemorate the Land Day - English

[15 May 2015] Palestinians commemorate 67th anniversary of Nakba day - English

Iranians commemorate Arba’een

26 Sept. 2008: IRAN -- Millions Commemorate Al Quds (Jerusalem) Day. Millions of Iranian citizens pour out onto the streets of the homeland of colorful Aryan tribes of West & Central Asia to commemorate the "Al Quds" (Jerusalem) day. The day was set by Ayatollah Khomeini during 1980's to coincide with the last Friday of the holly month of Ramadan. The day is meant to symbolize unity among all Muslim and progressive forces in their resistance to the colonial European and US Weapons Industry's occupation of Palestinian land under disguise and cover-up of the sacred religion of Judiasm.

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Addressing the crowd gathered to commemorate Ashura Syed Hasan Nasrallah has expressed Hezbollahs readiness for any Israeli aggression.

There has been a massive blast in Karbala, Iraq. Many Muslim pilgrims are on their way to Karbala to commemorate the 40th day after the Martrydom of Imam Husayn(A), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad(S) on the Day of Ashura. Recorded on February 03, 2010 at 1800GMT

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Thousands of Turkish Shia braved freezing temperatures to commemorate the death of Imam Hussein on the day of Ashura. They walked through Istanbul streets beating their chests as is the religious ritual to feel the suffering of Imam Hussein at Karbala. The Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan attended the commemorations this year, a first since his party came to power in 2002. Erdogan's message was one of unity between Shia and Sunni Muslims, he himself a follower of the Sunni hanife faith. People here told us that although they were in mourning, the Prime Minister's message was one of hope. The former Iranian Foreign Minister echoing this message by calling on Muslims to stand stead fast in the face of those who want to spread havoc in the Islamic world. This perhaps a reference to the latest attack in Iran. An attack the Turkish prime minister strongly condemned. Every year, Turkish Shia reenact the battle of Kerbala as is their tradition, however blood letting is forbidden here. Turkish Shia perform their religious duty by donating blood to the Turkish red crescent. Ashura is an important day on the Shia calendar, and this year it was also acknowledged by Turkey's Sunni leadership.

Muslims commemorate Ashura in Pakistan Fri Dec 17, 2010 12:20AM English

Thousands of Palestinians gather each year in Islam's third holiest site, Al-Aqsa Mosque to commemorate "Mawlid Al-Nabawi", Prophet Mohammad's birth

Hundreds of thousands of pilgrims from all over Iraq converged in a holy shrine in northern Baghdad to commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of the Seventh Shia imam Musa ibn Jafar al-Kazim.

Hajj involves two parallel journeys, namely the journey of body and the journey of soul. Pilgrims of the House of God purify their hearts from what keeps them away from God. The rituals start in the Great Mosque by circling seven times round the Kaaba in an anti-clockwise direction, which is known as Tawaf, followed by two rakat of prayers. Pilgrims often experience a very moving moment when they first set their eyes on Kabba. They walk and run seven times along a passageway in the Great Mosque between Safa and Marwah mounts, commemorating a search for water by Hajar, wife of the Prophet Abraham. Rituals also involve travelling to the valley of Arafat and standing in the open praising God, supplicating and meditating. This is followed by spending the night in Muzdalifa. In the morning, pilgrims head towards Mina and start the first in a series of throwing stones at pillars symbolizing the devil. The pillars stand at three points where Satan is believed to have tried to tempt the Prophet Abraham. Pilgrims also sacrifice an animal to commemorate the incident when the Prophet Abraham was about to sacrifice his son for the sake of God and God accepted a sheep instead. Pilgrims then shave their heads or cut some parts of it. They should return to the Great Mosque at Mecca for further rituals either before or after they complete their stay and stoning the devils in Mina. At the end of it all, pilgrims hope that God accepts their Hajj. Hajj rituals are performed at different locations but the kaaba stands out. It is the holiest place on earth. You can feel the energy here.

[20 May 2012] 64th anniversary of Nakba Day - Remember Palestine - English 15th of May will see Palestinians commemorate the 64th anniversary of Nakba Day; where over 750,000 Palestinians were ethnically cleansed and 400 Palestinian villages destroyed to form the illegal State of Israel. The same day where Palestinians will be mourning their dead, Israeli's will celebrate their Independence Day- the formation of occupied territories that were created by force and aggression to form a land with Jewish majority. Sixty-four years have passed however; Palestine is still under the illegitimate occupation of the Israelis and their supporters- Palestinians are still faced with Zionist hostilities, daily torment and anguish. The Palestinian Nakba (catastrophe) isn't over - for the Palestinians the ethnic cleansing never ended. The refugees are still barred from their homeland; Palestinians are being forced from their land to make way for Israeli settlements, and the Israeli administration have even stated that they don't want Palestinians to exceed 30% of the population of Jerusalem.

[03 June 2012] Iran hosts international confab on Imam Khomeini - English Thinkers and scholars from 60 world countries have taken part in the conference. Iran has hosted an international conference to discuss ethics and politics from the viewpoint of the late Imam Khomeini. The conference comes as Iran is preparing to mark the 23rd anniversary of the demise of late founder of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Imam Khomeini on June 3. Thinkers and scholars from different world countries have already arrived in Tehran to commemorate the occasion. Thinkers believe that the teachings of Imam Khomeini will continue to inspire Muslims around the world in the years to come. Imam Khomeini, who overthrew the Shah regime back in 1979 and established the Islamic Republic believed that the keys to the victory of the Islamic revolution were the faith in God, reliance on the people and unity in words and action. Imam Khomeini died on June 3, 1989.

[09 Aug 2012] Pakistan beefs up security ahead of Shia mourning - English The Yom-e-Ali or 21st of Ramadan is the day when Shia-Muslims commemorate the martyrdom of Imam-e-Ali, cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and the first Shia Imam. Muhammad Toori, Press TV, Karachi

Beyond Our Eyes is a documentary which focuses on individuals of different Religious backgrounds, other than the Shia Muslims, who commemorate the influential figure in Islamic history, namely Hussain Ibn Ali Ibn Abi Talib (as). The story of Karbala has been an inspiration, a lesson and an everlasting message to mankind. The month of Muharram marks an event, although took place 1300 years ago, still strikes the attention of different religious figures even in the 21st century. This documentary finds out how and why Imam Hussain is significant in the lifestyle of many.

June 5th is the anniversary of the al-Naksa or the Setback, when thousands of Palestinians were displaced from their homes by Israelis during the Six-Day War in1967. Now, forty-six years later, Israel continues to expand settlements in the West Bank and displace the Palestinian population.

Relatives of the victims of the 19-95 Srebrenica massacre have held a ceremony to pay tribute to their loved ones. But they say security forces prevent them from visiting a controversial site where the actual crimes took place. This year, the ceremonies turned a little bit violent. Press TV\'s Ivana Setic reports from Sarajevo.