MEMBERS of a Newport mosque community marched for peace in the city centre today (Sunday).
The annual Ashura march commemorates Husayn ibn Ali, a grandson of Muhammad who was martyred, with his family, 14 centuries ago.
This year marked the 41st year of the march in the city, where mourners, dressed in black marched and sang as they walked from their mosque through the streets.
Watch the video below of the emotional singing during the march
Mubarak Ali is the secretary of the Islamic Society for Wales, which organised the Newport march.
"Today is the commemoration of the prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Husayn, and 72 of his family on the sands of Karbala, Iraq," he said.
"It was a fight against the tyrant Yazid, it was good against evil. [Husayn] refused to be ruled by a king who followed evil ways, and thousands of Yazid's army slaughtered and murdered him, innocent women, children, and other companions.
"Imam Husayn, through his sacrifice for Islam and everyone, his name lives on around the world, and we commemorate him and love him."
Watch the video below of the scenes at the march
Newport's Muslim community has played a proud role in observing Ashura in the UK.
Hundreds of Muslims joined the solemn parade in the city centre, with several carrying flags and banners, and many participants beating their chests rhythmically.
Several attendees were handing out leaflets to other members of the public, with information about the history of Ashura.
Watch the video below of the amazing singing during the march
The march continued along Commercial Street and Charles Street before the participants returned to the mosque.
Mr Ali thanked volunteers and security staff for their support during the march.
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