It is commemorated by all Muslims to recognize the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Ashura 2024 is from July 16, Tuesday to July 17, Wednesday. Muharram holds ...

Karbala is considered a holy site by Iraq’s Shia majority, being the location of the tomb of Hussein, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. For members of the Shia sect, Hussein is considered to be ...