Iranian Shiite Muslims mark end of 40 days of mourning following the anniversary of the seventh century death of Imam Hussein in Iraqn

Iranian Shiite Muslims clergyman beats his chest with his hand to mark the end of 40 days or Arbaeen of mourning following the anniversary of the seventh century death of Imam Hussein, a grandson of the Prophet Mohammed at the Saint Masoumeh shrine in the holy city of Qom 80 miles (130 kilometers) south of Tehran, Iran on February 16, 2009. (UPI Photo/Mohammad Kheirkhah)