HOUSTON, Texas: Azadari programs in remembrance of incomparable sacrifices of Hazret Imam Hussein (a), grandson of holy Prophet Hazret Muhammad Mostafa (s), along with his 72 faithful companions offered in the burning desert of Karbala some 1,400 years back for supremacy of Islam and protection of high human values were held in different parts of the United States including Texas.
 
Large number of mourning devotees attended majalis, matam and processions that were organized by various organizations in different mosques, imambargahs, husseiniat and Islamic centers.
 
Holding alams (standards of Hazret Abbas bin Ali (a)), replica coffin of Hazret Imam Hussein (a) and placards inscribed with statements about Imam Hussein (a), flocks of black-dressed mourners took to the streets of various cities. They were chanting dirges and beating their chests to show their sorrow over the sufferings of Ahlul Bait (a).  

These programs, that began from first of Muharram-ul-Haram, will continue till 8th of third Islamic month, Rabi-ul-Awwal, which marks the end of the mourning period.           

Leeds hosts Azadari programs to honor Karbala Martyrs, Prisoners LEEDS, United Kingdom: Like other cities of the United Kingdom, Azadari programs to commemorate eternal unparalleled sacrifices of Martyrs of Karbala and Prisoners of Syria from the progeny of holy Prophet (s.w.) some 1,400 years backs were also held in Leeds. First-ever Husseini march in Australia history held SYDNEY, Australia: A Husseini Procession was held in Sydney, comprised of hundreds of mourning devotees, for the first time in the history of Australia.