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religion1 year ago•2 min saved

Global Shiite Muslims Commemorate Ashura with Processions and Rituals

Tens of thousands of Muslims worldwide observed Ashura, commemorating the seventh-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein. The day, marked on the 10th of Muharram, is especially significant for Shia Muslims who mourn through rituals like chest beating and self-flagellation. Major cities like Baghdad and Tehran were adorned with symbols of mourning, while Sunni Muslims observed the day with voluntary fasting. In Muscat, a shooting at a Shia mosque killed at least six people.

via Al Jazeera English|

#ashura #imam-hussein #mourning

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Iranian Mourners Reject US Flag, Muslims Observe Muharram with Tazia Processions

Videos from Iran show mourners deviating from the Islamic Republic's expectations during Muharram memorial services, with some eulogists and attendees expressing protest and dissent. Cleric Hashem Hosseini Bushehri criticized certain eulogies for appearing to bring "joy to the enemy" due to their content and approach. In some cities, mourners refrained from stepping on American and Israeli flags, contrary to common practice. The supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, had previously emphasized the role of eulogists in inspiring participation in the Iran-Iraq war and suppressing protests, but some are now ignoring his words.

via Voice of America - VOA News|

#clerics #eulogists #iran

religioncultural-observances2 years ago•4 min saved

Ashura: A Global Commemoration of Shiite Muslims

Shia Muslims around the world are participating in Muharram gatherings and processions to commemorate Ashura, which marks the death of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala. The rituals include fasting, special prayers, chest-beating, self-flagellation, and reenactments of Hussein's journey. Some Shia authorities oppose the practice of self-flagellation, while others see it as symbolic of the innocent blood shed in Hussein's killing. Ashura is a significant day for both Sunni and Shia Muslims, and it is observed as a national holiday in several countries.

via Middle East Eye|

#ashura #imam-hussein #muharram