Ta’soo’a and Ashura mark the climax of the Remembrance of Muharram
People in Iraq and other countries throughout the world mourned the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, on Ta`soo`a, or the 9th day of the lunar month of Muharram.
Ta’soo’a and Ashura mark the climax of the Remembrance of Muharram, marking the martyrdom of the grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, peace be upon him and his progeny.
Millions of Shia Muslims around the world annually commemorate the great tragedy of Karbala with various forms of traditional ceremonies. The mourners take part in processions held in mosques and streets with different traditions to mark the grief event.
Shia rituals and observances on Ashura consist primarily of self-flagellations including beating one’s chest, whether by hand or chains or striking one’s head by a sword to remind the mourners of the pain and suffering of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, and his followers on that day.
It is expected that four million pilgrims will visit the holy city of Karbala to observe the day of Ashura.
