People in the Iranian northern city of Masouleh, Gilan province prepare to mark the mourning ceremonies of Muharram. People especially commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) who was martyred, together with 72 of his companions in the Battle of Karbala.

Iranians in the northern city of Masouleh, Gilan province, commemorated the Day of Shura which marks martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), third Shia Imam and grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH).