The moon of the Islamic month of Muharram was observed on Thursday 26 June. Therefore, 27 June is the first day of Muharram and the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain will be celebrated on Sunday, July 6 on the day of Rose-e-Ashura. Muharram is considered one of the most special months of Islam. In this month, it is advisable to maintain peace, avoid any kind of dispute or war. The 10th day of Muharram is called Rosa-e-Ashura, which has special significance in Islam.
This month of Ashura is celebrated in the Battle of Karbala in memory of the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed. It is believed that Hazrat Imam Hussain gave his life while protecting Islam. The Shia community celebrates it on this day by taking out weeds, weeds and processions. At the same time, people of Sunni community celebrate it on this day by offering Rosa and Namaz.
Why mourning is celebrated on this day?
People of the Shia community celebrate mourning throughout Muharram. Majlis is read. They express their grief by wearing black clothes. On this day, these people remember Imam Hussain and his family without eating and eaten, who were martyred with hunger and thirst. At the same time, people of Sunni community remember them by keeping fast and offering prayers. Advertisement
Matami processions are taken out in the Shia community on the 10th day of Muharram. They beat Sina and remember the martyrdom of Imam Hussain by reading Murcia. Tajiya is also made on this day, which symbolizes the grave of Imam Hussain in Karbala. The Tajiya is taken as a procession and then buried with respect. This ritual is a way of expressing deep reverence and sorrow towards martyrdom.
Religious importance of Muharram
During Muharram, the Muslim community takes part in many religious activities. Shia gather in meetings called Majlis, where speeches and stories about the events of Karbala are narrated. On this day people donate, feed the poor and participate in good works. No marriage or celebration is celebrated in this month. Especially in the Shia community. Because it is a time of mourning.
