US Newspaper Highlights Baghdad’s Ashura Reenactment on Front Page

US Newspaper Highlights Baghdad’s Ashura Reenactment on Front Page
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In a notable media moment, Cushion News, a newspaper published in Indiana, featured a striking image of a Karbala reenactment in Baghdad on its front page under the headline “Muharram in Iraq.” The powerful photograph, taken on Saturday, July 6, 2025, in Baghdad’s Sadr City, captures a dramatic “Tashabih” performance depicting the historic Battle of Karbala.

The scene shows a group of Iraqi Shia women delivering an emotional portrayal of the tragedy of Ashura, honoring the enduring sacrifices made by Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) and his family in the 7th century. The newspaper described the reenactment as an expression of “revolutionary faith” and highlighted the significant role of women in preserving and conveying the Hussaini message.

Cushion News emphasized that such rituals revive the memory of Imam Zain al-Abidin’s tears, Sayyedd Zainab’s patience, and the sorrow of Sayyeda Fatima (peace be upon them all), keeping the spirit of Karbala alive in Iraq’s collective consciousness. While American media rarely spotlight Shia traditions so prominently, the coverage underscored how the legacy of Karbala transcends geography and politics, resonating as a timeless symbol of resistance against oppression.