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news Al Jazeera 2026-06-25

Ashura ceremonies in Iran blend faith with state support

State-sponsored Ashura ceremonies in Iran are being used to commemorate martyrs, particularly leaders killed by the US and Israel, framing them as figures akin to Imam Hussein.

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