Ashoora procession on Muharram in Poonch

Indian Muslims beat themselves during a procession to mark Ashura in Jammu, Jammu and Kashmir India, Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2011. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar is observed around the world for ten days of mourning in remembrance of martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed. Photo by Amit Sharma/Indian Photo Agency