A view of El-Hussein Square, courtesy Egyptian State Tourist Office, London
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Ashura
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When:
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Jan 2009 (annual)
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Where:
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El-Hussein Mosque
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Taking place on the 10th day of Muharram in the Islamic calendar at El-Hussein Mosque, Ashura celebrates the martyrdom of Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed who was killed in 680AD during the battle of Karbala.
Throughout the day and evening, visitors can watch the crowd gather around the Mosque, performing zikrs (religious dances) and playing traditional music.
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