Tens of thousands gathered in Beirut and southern Lebanon, where the sound of Israeli strikes on nearby Nabatiyeh al-Fawqa could be heard in the distance. Crowds chanted slogans including 'Death to America, death to Israel'

Shiite Muslims around the world are marking Ashoura, a holy day symbolizing sacrifice and martyrdom that holds special significance for many this year after months of war in Iran…

Ashoura symbolizes sacrifice and martyrdom which holds special significance for many this year after months of war