Shiah Ritual - Bloody Ritual ahead of Ashura

A number of Shia Muslims injure their bodies with blades that bonded chains in the procession ahead of Ashura in Kabul, Afghanistan, Friday (12/02/2011). Ashura is the 10th day of the month of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. The day was commemorated as the day Shiite Muslims mourn the death of Imam Husayn bin Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Karbala in 61 AH (680 AD). Photo: REUTERS / Omar Sobhani viva

Afghanistan Music - Rock Music Festival Afghanistan

The atmosphere mat first rock music festival in Afghanistan since 1970, titled Stealth Festival, Tuesday (4 / 10). Music is something that is banned in Afghanistan is ruled by the hardline Taliban regime, because it is also the organizing committee only do publicity by word of mouth alone. The committee also hopes that this event will be popping up other arts festivals in Afghanistan. (Photo: REUTERS / Ahmad Masood) viva