Ashura ceremonies intertwine faith and support for state in Iran

According to Al Jazeera, Iran's state-backed Ashura ceremonies are intertwining religious observance with political messaging. Ashura commemorates Imam Hussein's death; this year, it's being used to honor Iranian leaders killed by the US and Israel as martyrs. The events illustrate how governments blend faith and statecraft.

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