Muharram, or more specifically the 10th day of the month called Muharram,is when the ceremonial mourning takes place. It is considered to be the holiest month after Ramzan and one of the four sacred months in the Islamic calendar. Muharram is observed by Muslims across the world. Here are 9 things you need to know about the day:The day marks the holy day of Ashura and the word ‘Muharram’ means forbidden and sinful.
Imam Hussain Ali, believed to be the third Imam of the Shia community, was the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad and he was killed on this day. He was killed by the army,
of the Caliph Yazid in 680 AD at the battle of Karbala situated in modern-day Iraq.The Shia Muslim community mourn Imam Hussain Ali’s death by flagellating themselves with sharp objects on Muharram.
They cut their bodies covered with mud and lit bonfires in the streets and enact the Battle of Karbala. Some devotees visit Imam Hussain’s shrine in Karbala.,,,
