Muharram commemorates the death of the Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussein Ibn Ali. After questioning the legitimacy of the caliph Yazid, Hussein was murdered during the Battle of Karbala, which took place on the day of Ashura in the year AD 680.

""Mourning of moharram""

The event marks the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala (AD 680/AH 61), when Imam Hussein ibn Ali, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred by the forces of Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad. Family members and companions accompanying him were either killed or subjected to humiliation. The commemoration of this event during the yearly mourning season, with the Day of Ashura as the focal date, serves to define Shia communal identity.^[3] Muharram observances are carried out in countries with a sizable Shia population.

Shia mourn during Muharram, although Sunnis do so to a much lesser extent. Storytelling, weeping and chest beating, wearing black, partial fasting, street processions, and re-enactments of the Battle of Karbala form the crux of the observances. Self-flagellation has been practiced but is now considered haram (prohibited) by most Usuli Shia authorities

The event marks the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala (AD 680/AH 61), when Imam Hussein ibn Ali, a grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred by the forces of Ubayd Allah ibn Ziyad. Family members and companions accompanying him were either killed or subjected to humiliation. The commemoration of this event during the yearly mourning season, with the Day of Ashura as the focal date, serves to define Shia communal identity.^[3] Muharram observances are carried out in countries with a sizable Shia population.

Shia mourn during Muharram, although Sunnis do so to a much lesser extent. Storytelling, weeping and chest beating, wearing black, partial fasting, street processions, and re-enactments of the Battle of Karbala form the crux of the observances. Self-flagellation has been practiced but is now considered haram (prohibited) by most Usuli Shia authorities

Shia community celebrate moharram in the memory of imam Hussain a.s and his 71 companions.

Some popular non muslim thoughs on Imam Hussain a.s.

Mahatma Gandhi
"I learned from Hussain how to be wronged and be a winner, I learnt from Hussain how to attain victory while being oppressed."

Dr.Rajendra prasad said

"The sacrifice of Imam Hussain is not limited to one country, or nation, but it is the hereditary state of the brotherhood of all mankind.”

Dr. Radha Krishnan said

 “Though Imam Hussain gave his life almost 1300 years ago, but his indestructible soul rules the hearts of people even today.”

Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru said

 “Imam Hussain’s sacrifice is for all groups and communities, an example of the path of righteousness.”

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