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A Muslim man participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Kashmiri Shiite Muslim Child flagellates himself with knives tied to a chain during Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

A Kashmiri Shiite Muslim man flagellates himself with knives tied to a chain during Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

Women beat their chests as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

A Kashmiri Shiite Muslim Child flagellates himself with knives tied to a chain during Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

Members of the Shiite Muslim community take part in a Muharram procession at Raniwari in downtown Srinagar on Tuesday. 14 December 2010.

Women beat their chests as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

Women beat their chests as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession in New Delhi on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in a Muharram procession in Kolkata on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession in New Delhi on Monday, 28 December 2009.. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in a Muharram procession in Kolkata on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Shia Muslims carry Tazias during a Muharram procession in Guwahati on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslim people participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession in New Delhi on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslim people participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim boy participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim boy participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim boy participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslims perform ritual self-flagellation during Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A man sprays water during Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslim boys participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in a Muharram procession in Kolkata on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Muslim boys participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.