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The procession is made up of Shias of various nationalities, with the largest contingents being from Pakistan and Iran.

A young Shia holds up a banner, perhaps forgetting for a second that he is supposed to be mourning.

The self-flagellation is in full swing at this point. (The arms are raised before coming down to beat the chest.)

This is "Zuljana" or Husain's horse, caparisoned with silks and flowers.

The self-flagellation, or matam, reaches a climactic frenzy before ending for Asr prayers. Later in the evening, there are gatherings (or majaalis) to remember the women and children of Husain's family who survived to be held as prisoners of Yazid.