Protesters dressed in long white shrouds , symbolising their readiness for martyrdom , and waved islamic flags .
抗议者身披白色裹尸布（象征着他们随时准备成为烈士），并挥舞伊斯兰旗帜。
The thought of martyrdom is a comfort to some .
殉道的思想对有些人来讲是一种安抚。
They mark both his martyrdom on ashura , the tenth day of the muslim month of muharram , and the end of the traditional mourning period 40 days later .
