Shi'ite Muslims in Afghanistan, Iraq and Bangladesh mark the Ashura festival, which commemorates the death of Prophet Mohammad's grandson Imam Hussein in 680AD.

Hussaini Dalan is not just a Shiite centre in Dhaka ... especially during Muharram and more particularly Ashura are unparalleled, Hussaini Dalan as a Dhaka heritage is extraordinary as well.

Ashura 2024 is from July 16, Tuesday to July 17, Wednesday. Muharram holds historical importance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims ... and use it as a period of prayer and reflection.

The attack came as Shi'ite Muslims observed Ashura, an annual period of mourning to commemorate the 7th century death of Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammad. The observation of Ashura has ...