London Arbaeen procession by Husaini Islamic Trust UK. Shia men with reddened chests from mourning ritual of breast-beating
The Husaini Islamic Trust UK was formed in 1982 and since then has organized an annual Muslim Arbaeen procession, the first such procession in Europe and America. This year was the 28th and included several replicas of shrines (Shabbihs) and the ceremonial horse (Zuljanah) of Imam Husain and the cradle of Hazrat Ali Asghar, along with several thousand men and women with many flags, placards and banners. The event starts with prayers and speeches, including some in English, before a matami (breast-beating) procession up and down Park Lane. The Arbaeen procession marks the 40th day of the annual commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Mohammed, who along with his 72 companions were martyred at Karbala (now in Iraq) in 61AH (680 AD.)ala Shia Muslims regard Husain as the true successor to the prophet and his example in standing for justice against tyranny and oppression continues to inspire them, and has also inspired many non-Muslims over the ages, including Ghandi.
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