With the start of the Islamic month of Muharram, Shiite communities have begun a month of mourning marked by nightly self-flagellation ceremonies, known as 'Ashura Evenings,' accompanied by music, according to Abu Ali Express.
With the start of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, Shiite communities are holding nightly gatherings described as 'Ashura Evenings,' during which participants engage in self-flagellation accompanied by music. The observance marks the mourning period for Imam Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who was killed at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The ceremonies are particularly prominent in Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, and other countries with significant Shiite populations. No specific locations or casualty figures have been reported in this batch. This follows a prior Zioneer bulletin (June 17) noting mass gatherings in Tehran marking the start of the month, though the current report lacks geographical detail.
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