Ashura commemoration in Istanbul

June 25, 2026, Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey: Shi'ite Muslims gather for Ashura commemorations at and around Zeynebiye Mosque in the Halkali neighborhood of Istanbul, Turkey. Thousands of members of the Ja'fari community participated in mourning ceremonies marking the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions at the Battle of Karbala. The event included prayers, elegies, religious rituals, and processions leer más commemorating one of the most significant observances in the Islamic calendar.,Image: 1112423497, License: Rights-managed, Restrictions: , Model Release: no , Credit line: Abdullah Tepeli / Zuma Press / Europa Press Editorial licence valid only for Spain and 3 MONTHS from the date of the image, then delete it from your archive. For non-editorial and non-licensed use, please contact EUROPA PRESS. leer menos