Aligarh/Lucknow/ Ayodhya/ Delhi, Oct 01 (ANI): Blood-covered young men swarm into the streets as part of a religious procession in several parts of the nation. Children also took part in the ritual which is held ahead of Ashura on the ninth day of Muharram. Shi’a Muslims all over the world pay their respects with the flowing of their blood as they mourn the slaying and martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. People taking part in the procession hit themselves with blades on long chains and draws blood on their backs and heads. Heavy security has been imposed across the country to avoid any untoward incident.
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