Mourning flag over Imam Reza (AS) shrine

Black flag has been raised over Imam Reza's (AS) holy shrine in Iran concurrent with the start of Muharram mourning ceremonies.

This is a traditional symbol of mourning in Islam and is done to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH).

The black flag will remain raised until the end of the Islamic mourning months of Muharram and Safar.

 The mourning ceremonies for the third Shia Imam culminate on the Day of Ashura which marks martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS). 

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