(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content.) Shia Mourners observe Ashura in Srinagar on the 10th day of Muharam-ul-Haram Shia's did Zanjir Zani (It involves repeatedly striking the back or head with a chain of blades with the intention of cutting the skin and causing blood to flow) as an act of mourning . The tradition Muharam procession used to pass from many areas of Srinagar city but from 90's it was banned as there were many miscreants who wanted to create religious problems among the people of Kashmir. (Photo by Muzamil Bhat/Pacific Press)

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