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  1. Yom Ashura or Ashura (عاشوراء‎ ʻĀshūrā’) is the tenth day of Muḥarram, the first month in the Islamic calendar. Ashura marks the climax of the Remembrance of Muharram, and commemorates the death of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the prophet of Islam, Muhammad at the Battle of Karbala on 10 Muharram in the year 61 AH (October 10, 680 CE).
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    Ashura is a religious observance marked every year by Muslims. The word ashura literally means "10th," as it is on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar year. Ashura is an ancient day of remembrance for all Muslims, but it is now recognized for different reasons and in different ways by Sunni and Shi'a Muslims.
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    Ashura is the name of the tenth of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar. Ashura day is allegedly associated with a number of biblical events in the ancient history of the Middle East and constituted the day of fasting during the early years of Islam.
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    Ashura, Muslim holy day observed on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Muslim calendar (Gregorian date variable). For Sunni Muslims, Ashura is the day that Allah parted the Red Sea for Moses.
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    Ashura, Muslim holy day observed on the 10th of Muharram, the first month of the Muslim calendar (Gregorian date variable). For Sunni Muslims, Ashura is the day that Allah parted the Red Sea for Moses. For the Shi’ah, it is the day that Muhammad’s grandson Husayn was killed in the Battle of Karbala (680).
    For Sunni Muslims, then, Ashura is a day of marked by reflection, respect, and gratitude. But the celebration is different for Shi'a Muslims, for whom the day is marked by mourning and sorrow. The nature of the present day celebration of Ashura for Shi'a Muslims can be traced back many centuries, to the death of the Prophet Mohammad.
    Muharram, which means ‘forbidden,’ is the first of the four sacred months during which fighting is prohibited. The tenth day of Muharram is called Ashura. Ashura means ‘ten’ and the name indicates the date. However, Ashura is observed throughout the Muslim world as a remembrance day and is treated with much respect.
    Thus, a tradition began that remains to this day. The fast for Ahsura is not required of Muslims, simply recommended. Overall, Ashura is a rather quiet celebration for Sunni Muslims, and for many, it is not marked by outward display or public events at all. For Sunni Muslims, then, Ashura is a day of marked by reflection, respect, and gratitude.
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    Ashura is a day of commemoration in Islam. It occurs annually on the tenth of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. For Sunni Muslims, Ashura marks the parting of the Red Sea by Moses and the salvation of the Israelites. Also on this day, Noah disembarked from the Ark, God forgave Adam, and … See more

    Ashura is an Aramaic word meaning 'tenth'. It may have also been derived from the Syriac words asiroya or asora. It shares the same root as the Hebrew word 'āsōr. In See more

    Battle of Karbala
    In Shia Islam, Ashura commemorates the death of Husayn ibn Ali, Muhammad's grandson and the third Shia imam. Husayn was killed, … See more

    • Sivan, E. (1989). "Sunni Radicalism in the Middle East and the Iranian Revolution". International Journal of Middle East Studies. … See more

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    Origins
    Fasting on Ashura was likely a Jewish practice adopted by the Islamic prophet Muhammad after his arrival in the city of Medina in 622 CE, perhaps signifying Muhammad's sense of a shared prophetic mission with See more

    Ashura has sometimes been an occasion for Sunni violence against Shia Muslims, who are often a minority in Muslim communities. In … See more

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  8. WebSep 6, 2019 · Thousands of Shiite Muslims from around the world will visit Iraq this month to see the shrines of Hussain, grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his brother Abbas on the day of “Ashura.” This annual...

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