Shiite Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century martyrdom of a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed. Imam Hussein bin Ali’s death in the ...
AP PHOTOS: Devout in the Philippines mark Holy Week with flagellations, processions and passion play
KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this largely ...
MABALACAT CITY, Philippines - Catholics in the northern Philippine province of Pampanga, many bare-chested and hooded, practice self-flagellation in the sweltering heat in the week before Easter to ...
Huge crowds of black-clad Shiite faithful massed in the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday, crying and beating their chests to commemorate the 7th century killing of the prophet's grandson. The holy day ...
KALAYAAN, Philippines (AP) — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the streets of the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this ...
The Good Friday flagellation tradition draws thousands of Catholic devotees to the Philippines every Easter - Copyright AFP Ted ALJIBE The Good Friday flagellation ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Shiite Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century martyrdom of a ...
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Devout in the Philippines mark Holy Week with flagellations, processions and passion play
KALAYAAN, Philippines — Dozens of penitents whip their backs to atone for their sins during Good Friday rites in the southern Philippine town of Kalayaan, as Christians across this largely Catholic ...
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