Procession by London's Shia Muslim community, in Central London.

Описание: This video captures dramatic scenes from a major Ashura Day march and procession by London's Shia Muslim community in central London. Thousands of participants, many dressed in black and carrying green and black flags/banners with Arabic script honouring Imam Hussein, marched through busy streets, leading to significant road closures.

The footage shows dense crowds filling avenues, with chants, rhythmic mourning rituals (including self-flagellation or chest-beating in some traditional Ashura observances), religious banners. The event commemorates the Battle of Karbala and is an annual expression of grief and solidarity in Shia Islam, but it has sparked online debate over public space usage, policing consistency (accusations of 'two-tier' policing after recent restrictions on other gatherings), and cultural/religious displays in the capital.

Posted amid broader tensions around immigration and faith communities in the UK (following large anti immigration rallies earlier in February 2026), this reel highlights the scale of the turnout and the temporary transformation of London's streets.

Crowds blocking major roads.

Traditional Ashura elements: flags, chants, and processions

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