Shia communities across the Muslim world commemorate the death of Imam Hussain

  • | Friday | 21st September, 2018

Baghdad: Shia communities across the Muslim world including Iraq and Iran commemorated the death of Imam Hussain on Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. Water, juice and milk stalls are set up in contrast to the situation of Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions who were denied water by their enemies. The holy cities of Iraq especially Karbala echoed with the mourning of the devotees. Imam Hussain was martyred along with members of his family during the Battle of Karbala that took place in 61 A.H. in modern-day Southern Iraq. Shias in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan also reached the Holy cities of Iraq, like, Najaf Ashraf, Kazimeen, Samara.

Baghdad: Shia communities across the Muslim world including Iraq and Iran commemorated the death of Imam Hussain on Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram. The holy cities of Iraq especially Karbala echoed with the mourning of the devotees. Tens of lakhs of mourners paid tribute to the grandson of Prophet (pbuh) and his companions. Shias in Pakistan, India and Afghanistan also reached the Holy cities of Iraq, like, Najaf Ashraf, Kazimeen, Samara. Children and adults participate in reenactments of the Battle of Karbala by wearing armour and mounting horses. Imam Hussain was martyred along with members of his family during the Battle of Karbala that took place in 61 A.H. in modern-day Southern Iraq. In India, Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th of Muharram, is observed with reverence and religious solemnity throughout the country on Friday (today). Tazia, Alam and Zuljinah processions are taken out in all cities and towns. Water, juice and milk stalls are set up in contrast to the situation of Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions who were denied water by their enemies.

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