Millions of Shia Muslims across Iran commemorated Tasua on the ninth day of Muharram, one day before Ashura, the martyrdom day of Imam Hussein (AS).
Publish dateThursday 27 July 2023 - 14:32
Story Code : 273909
Afghan Voice Agency (AVA) - Monitoring: During the first ten days of Muharram, Shia Muslims around the world commemorate the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hossein (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his companions in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.
Today, the ninth day of Muharram (Tasua), millions of people, dressed in black, took to the streets and mosques across Iran to mourn the tragedy.
The annual commemoration is held in different regions of the world in various mourning rituals.
Tasua comes a day before Ashura, which marks the day when Imam Hossein, along with 72 of his companions, was martyred in the battle against the second Umayyad caliph in the Iraqi region of Karbala, some 14 centuries ago.
For Shia Muslims, Ashura symbolizes the eternal struggle of truth against injustice.
On Tasua and Ashura, Shia Muslims in Iran and other countries hold special ceremonies in line with their local traditions to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).
Iranian people across the country traditionally cook food for charity (votive food) and distribute it among their neighbors, family and poor people. Free food is also offered to people who are participating in the mourning ceremonies.
People also gather to watch Ta’zieh, or the Persian passion play, which is a ritual dramatic art that recounts the tragic event of Ashura.
Today, the ninth day of Muharram (Tasua), millions of people, dressed in black, took to the streets and mosques across Iran to mourn the tragedy.
The annual commemoration is held in different regions of the world in various mourning rituals.
Tasua comes a day before Ashura, which marks the day when Imam Hossein, along with 72 of his companions, was martyred in the battle against the second Umayyad caliph in the Iraqi region of Karbala, some 14 centuries ago.
For Shia Muslims, Ashura symbolizes the eternal struggle of truth against injustice.
On Tasua and Ashura, Shia Muslims in Iran and other countries hold special ceremonies in line with their local traditions to mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS).
Iranian people across the country traditionally cook food for charity (votive food) and distribute it among their neighbors, family and poor people. Free food is also offered to people who are participating in the mourning ceremonies.
People also gather to watch Ta’zieh, or the Persian passion play, which is a ritual dramatic art that recounts the tragic event of Ashura.
Source : Tasnim
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