Rouhani: Imam Hussein (AS) belongs not just to Islam, Shia Muslims

President Rouhani made the remarks in a mourning ceremony in Bangkok to commemorate martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)).The ceremony was also attended by a number of Iranians living in Thailand and Shia ulema.

Imam Hussein (AS) sacrificed his life for the sake of freedom of mankind and his goals were universal and were not limited to a special group, that’s why he became eternal, Rouhani said.