The Commemoration of the Martyrdom of Ali al-Asghar Imam Hussein’s Youngest Child

Photos: Issam Koubeisy

On the 9th day of Muharram, mothers and their children commemorate the martyrdom of six-month-old baby boy Ali al-Asghar Imam Hussein's youngest child who was martyred in the battle of Karbala.

In the ceremony, mothers along with their babies - usually in green gown and scarf and a forehead band - will start the mourning of six month immolate of Karbala.

Here are some photos of the ceremony in Sayyed al-Shuhada Complex in Beirut Southern Suburb [Dahye]:

Source: al-Ahed News