ashura

31 Shiite Pilgrims Die In Massive Stampede In Iraq: Officials

The incident took place during Ashoura commemorations, when hundreds of thousands of people converge on the city of Karbala.
By Qassim Adul-Zahra and Zeina Karam, AP

My Ashura, My Karbala, My Hussain: A Sunni Perspective

Ashura, the tenth day of the month of Muharram in the Islamic calendar. A time of rejoicing and deliverance, yet a time of grief and sorrow. From both the Sunni and Shi'a traditions, this day holds very significant to many.
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Who Was Hussein and Why Does His Sacrifice Matter in 2016?

You have never truly heard of Hussein, Karbala, or Ashura, and you probably didn't need to. No, this time in Islamic and global history never meant anything, until now.
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Why Some Muslims Self-Flagellate On This Religious Holiday

Some Shiite leaders urge blood drives on Ashura, instead.
By HuffPost Religion Editors, The Huffington Post