Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims took to the streets in Indian-administered Kashmir, to mark the martyrdom anniversary of prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Hussain.

Calling for Islamic solidarity against global arrogance and oppressions, Muslims in Afghanistan have been mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions in major rituals, especially on Tasua and Ashura.

Millions of Muslims across the world observe Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

Nigerian police have killed three people and wounded a dozen more after attacking Ashura mourners in Nigeria’s Sokoto state, a report says.