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Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran

Al Jazeera
Al JazeeraWire Service
Published: Jun 25, 2026, 08:12 PMUpdated: Jun 25, 2026, 08:29 PM

State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein.

Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran

State-backed Ashura events showcase leaders killed by US, Israel, seen as martyrs in the mould of Imam Hussein.

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