Pictures of the Day: Wednesday, Jan. 07, 2009


Shiite Muslims hold knife blades on chains as they prepare to flagellate themselves during a Muharram procession in Lahore, Pakistan
David Guttenfelder / AP

In Memoriam

Shiite Muslims hold knife blades on chains as they prepare to flagellate themselves during a Muharram procession in Lahore, Pakistan. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is observed around the world for 10 days of mourning in remembrance of the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed.