HOLY CITY OF KARBALA, Iraq: Martyrdom Anniversary of Sibt An-Nabi Al-Akbar Al-Imam Al-Hasan Al-Mojtaba (AS) was observed in the holy city of Karbala on Safar 7.
Al-Imam Al-Hasan b. Ali b. Abi Talib (AS) was martyred on Safar 7 according to some traditions while some other say it was Safar 28 when he kissed martyrdom.
Marking the occasion, massive processions marching through the streets of this holy city culminated at the Husseini shrine compound while all shopping centers remained closed in mourning.
Replica coffins of Al-Imam Al-Hasan (AS) were also taken out in the processions.
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