Imam Hussein Shrine in Karbala Covered with Red Carpets Ahead of Muharram

IQNA – The holy shrine of Imam Hussein (AS) was covered with red carpets as the month of Muharram approaches.

The sacred mausoleum is getting ready for mourning rituals marking the martyrdom anniversary of the third Imam (AS) and his companions in the 680 AD Battle of Karbala. 

Millions of pilgrims from across Iraq and other countries, especially Iran, Lebanon, Bahrain, Pakistan, and the Republic of Azerbaijan, are expected to travel to Karbala to visit the mausoleum and attend the mourning ceremonies.

Muharram is the first month in the lunar Hijri calendar.

Shia Muslims, and others in different parts of the world, hold ceremonies every year in Muharram to mourn the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS) and his companions.

The third Shia Imam (AS) and a small group of his followers and family members were martyred by the tyrant of his time - Yazid Bin Muawiya, in the battle of Karbala on the tenth day of Muharram (known as Ashura) in the year 680 AD.

This year, the month of Muharram will start on Friday, June 27, and the day of Ashura will fall on July 6.

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