Muharram is generally a sad month

The Shias mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussayn (as), his family and his loyal companions on the first 10 days of this month. The biggest day is the tenth of Muharram or the Ashura (December 6th, 2011).

A number of activities are planned on this day, such as, giving speeches remembering Imam Hussayn (as), reciting sad poetries (marsiya, nouha, latmiyah), carrying banners and arts decoration in support of Prophet family and also participating in the Ashura procession.

Please click here to see the philosophy of the mourning.