ashura

• ashura

  • important for shia muslims in particular who remember the battle of Karbala and the death of hussein who was killed in battle
• shia perspective

  • remember the death of hussein
  • take part in a public expression of grief and mourning
  • hit or beat themselves in attempt to connect with husseins suffering and death
  • donate blood
  • mosques provide free meals
  • reminds muslims to fight against injustice and oppression
• a sunni perspective :

  • day of atonement
  • remembers when the israelites were freed from slavery in egypt
  • muhammed nominated ashura as a day of fasting
  • many give to charity , show kindness to others and recite prayers
  • not an important festival