Re-enactment of a scene from the 7th century battle of Kerbala to commemorate Ashura, the holiest day...
Local actors dressed as ancient warriors re-enact a scene from the 7th century battle of Kerbala to commemorate Ashura, the holiest day on the Shi'ite Muslim calendar, in Najaf, August 19, 2021. REUTERS/ Alaa Al-Marjani