Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes

No Comment Video. Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 26/06/2026 - 14:47 GMT+2 Thousands of Shiite Muslims marked Ashoura in Nabatieh on 26 June, holding processions through neighbourhoods devastated by recent Israeli airstrikes in a powerful display of resilience. The ceremony took place near Nabatieh's main square, where damaged buildings and piles of rubble remained visible after the fighting. While most participants marked Ashoura with processions and mourning prayers, a small minority performed tatbir, a disputed ritual involving self-inflicted wounds with blades. The practice is observed by some Shiite communities but rejected by many others, including Hezbollah. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT Earlier the same day, Israeli strikes were reported in nearby Nabatieh al-Fawqa, underlining the tense security backdrop to the commemoration. Mourners processed through neighbourhoods scarred by recent Israeli airstrikes, carrying religious banners and taking part in traditional rituals honouring Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed at the Battle of Karbala in AD 680. The event served as both a sacred commemoration and a testament to the resilience of southern Lebanon's communities. Falling on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, Ashoura is commemorated annually by millions of Shiite Muslims throughout the Middle East and around the world. Lebanon shiites religious holiday Islam Middle East Top stories Now playing Next Lebanon: thousands mark Ashoura in Nabatieh amid rubble left by Israeli strikes Now playing Next Iraq: Ashoura in Karbala draws thousands of Shiite pilgrims for rituals Now playing Next Venezuela earthquakes: bodies recovered as rescue efforts continue in La Guaira Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Historic joy in Abidjan as Ivory Coast reach World Cup knockouts for first time Now playing Next Japan fans flood Shibuya as World Cup draw with Sweden sets up Brazil clash Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | June 26th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next EU scales back Ukraine's accession plans due to Hungarian resistance Now playing Next Europe heatwave: Power cuts, school closures and 40 deaths in France Now playing Next Meloni-Trump spat: What do the polls say about Meloni's popularity? Now playing Next €2bn wasted? Germany scraps world’s largest frigate project Now playing Next Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic Now playing Next Fact check: Were you fooled by these AI-generated images of the World Cup? Now playing Next 'Measures needed to face extreme heat or it will kill us,' Copernicus director says Now playing Next Greece to send astronaut into space: Adrianos Golemis to launch within two years Now playing Next Podcast | From Nicosia to Dublin: Cyprus to pass the baton to Ireland ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment La Guaira, Venezuela’s port city, shows extensive earthquake damage after the quake No Comment Two years after Gen Z uprising, Kenyan protesters return to Nairobi streets No Comment Heatwave scorches Europe from London to Madrid as temperatures near 39C No Comment Moment earthquake hits Venezuela, sending people fleeing in panic Europe in Motion Amid shifts in energy supply, which EU countries consume and produce the most gas? Europe Today Tehran will allow nuclear inspections during peace talks, former Iranian diplomat says Europe Today UK foreign policy to remain unchanged despite government transition, deputy PM Lammy says Europe Today EU releases €3 billion loan for Ukraine as US-Iran talks remain fragile Cinema Euronews Culture's Film of the Week: 'Supergirl' - Save the puppy, save the world Earth News ‘Climate change is running rampant’: Europe’s heatwave ‘virtually impossible’ 50 years ago Venezuela Death toll from Venezuela earthquakes rises to 235, search and rescue efforts continue 12 minutes with EU's door 'is open to UK', fomer Brexit negotiator Barnier tells Euronews ADVERTISEMENT Europe News Heat stress threatens 130 million European workers, trade union body warns Climate 'It's like a hotel tonight': Paris park welcomes residents seeking overnight respite from the heat Europe News NATO chief Rutte defends allies as Trump says he was 'let down' on Iran Sport 'I'm in great shape,' boxing legend Floyd Mayweather tells Euronews ahead of Athens fight Europe News Brussels tightens rules on US cloud providers as it pushes for tech sovereignty News Laissons Parler Les Gens: Podcast addresses issues facing young Africans online Europe News Moment French navy boards suspected Russian 'ghost fleet' tanker Travel News Central Asia’s first Paragliding World Cup is taking place in Kazakhstan ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT