Central Reserve police Force stand guard during a curfew in Srinagar December 17, 2010. Authorities on Friday re-imposed curfew in parts of Srinagar, to thwart Ashura processions. Muslims all over the world mourn the killing of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, in the 7th century battle of Kerbala, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Ashura is the 10th and concluding day of mourning.

Photographer: Bilal Najar