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Massive Shiite crowds mark the holy day of Ashoura against backdrop of Iran-Israel-US war fallout
By Fadi Tawil And Abby Sewell, Associated Press at KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio
· June 26, 2026
· 4 min read
Shiite Muslims on Friday marked Ashoura, one of the most important days on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the Muslim world to remember the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.The annual commemoration is obse...
Key takeaway Ashoura is the culmination of a 10-day mourning period and marks the day Hussein was killed alongside members of his family and companions as he fought against the army of Caliph Yazid, to whom Hussein had refused to pledge allegiance.
Why this matters in Terrell Hills News
In Terrell Hills , the observance of Ashoura by local Shiite Muslims may have been more subdued, but the global events surrounding this year's commemoration are likely to have resonated deeply. The war between Iran, the US, and Israel has created a complex geopolitical landscape, and the killing of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has sent shockwaves throughout the Shiite community worldwide. As San Antonio's diverse population includes a significant number of Muslims, the city's Shiite community may be reflecting on the implications of these events on their own lives and traditions. The scheduled funeral procession for Khamenei in early July may also be of interest to local Shiites, who may be seeking ways to pay their respects and connect with their global community during this time of mourning. The expressions of grief and solidarity seen in other parts of the world may be echoed in smaller, more private gatherings in Terrell Hills.
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Category: local ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: KSAT 12 (ABC affiliate) — San Antonio ·
Reading time: 4 min
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What is this story about? Shiite Muslims on Friday marked Ashoura, one of the most important days on their calendar, with large gatherings in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon and other parts of the Muslim world to remember the seventh-century killing of Hussein, the grandson of Islam’s Prophet Muhammad.The annual commemoration is obse...
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