Muslims in Kashmir have been allowed to hold Muharram mourning processions after more than three decades.

Millions of Muslims across the world observe Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein (AS), the third Shia Imam.

In this episode, we will discuss the age old traditions of Muharram observed in the Subcontinent.

Tasu'a is the 9th day of the lunar calendar month of Muharram, a day before the martyrdom anniversary of Imam Hussein.

Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic year and is synonymous with grief and bereavement in the Muslim world for the events that unfolded in the desert plains of Karbala more than fourteen centuries ago.

Every year, in the month of Muharram, mourners beat their chests, chant soul-stirring elegies with heavy hearts, and shed tears over the tragic martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), his family and loyal companions.

It is said that in India, Timur Lung introduced the observance of mourning in Muharram.

The martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in Karbala functions as an ontological paradigm of the perennial struggle against oppression, injustice, and domination

If people knew about the principles that Imam Hussain (AS) was martyred for, all the other dominoes would fall, such as imperialism, global Zionism, LGBT, hedonism, usury, and all other corruption that oppresses human beings

Imam Hossein is a unique character that symbolizes many noble features such as resistance against tyrannies and injustice.