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Thousands of Iranians Commemorate Ashura Amid Ongoing Middle East Conflict
Thousands of Iranian faithful gathered to mark Ashura, a significant day of mourning in Shia Islam, amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the recent war.
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Thousands of Iranian faithful gathered to mark Ashura, a significant day of mourning in Shia Islam, amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the recent war.

The national moon-sighting committee has confirmed that the holy month of Muharram will begin on June 27, making Ashura on July 6.

Iran has announced that the state funeral for supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a US-Israel attack, will be held after the first ten days of Muharram (Ashura).
The National Moon Sighting Committee has confirmed that the holy month of Muharram will begin on July 17.
