Imam Reza shrine in the northeastern Iranian city of Mashhad has been covered in black to mark the start of mourning month of Muharram (1st month on the lunar calendar).
Millions of Muslims from across the globe have arrived in the Iraqi holy city of Karbala to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).
Manuscripts Center of Imam Reza shrine has put on display exquisite lithographic manuscripts centering on Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, the first month on the lunar calendar.
