Muharram

Ashura
Tenth day of the Muslim month of Muharram commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali
Husayniyyah
A site for ritual ceremonies commemorating the martyrdom of the Shia Imam Husayn.
Muharram
First month of the Islamic lunar calendar; significant for both Sunni and Shi'a Muslims with historical and religious events, including the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali.
Zu’l-Janah
The horse of Husayn ibn Ali in the Battle of Karbala, significant in Shi'i tradition
ʿAlam (علم)
Explore the term 'ʿAlam,' its historical, cultural, and religious significance, especially in the context of Muḥarram. Understand the role of flags and standards in Islamic tradition.
Imām-Bārah (امام باره‎)
Learn about the term 'Imām-Bārah,' its cultural and religious significance, and its role in commemorating the deaths of ʿAlī and his sons, Ḥasan and Ḥusain. Understand the structure and functions of Imām-Bārah and its importance in Shia Islam.
Taʿzīah (تعزية)
Explore the term 'Taʿzīah,' its meaning, context, and role in Shia Islamic traditions. Understand its cultural and religious significance during the sacred month of Muharram.

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