For those Muslims who follow the Shia branch of Islam, this month represents a solemn, reflective day in Islamic history. For Shia, Muharram commemorates the death of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein Ibn Ali. After questioning the legitimacy of the caliph Yazid, Hussein was murdered during the Battle of Karbala, which took place on the day of Ashura in the year AD 680. Due to the brutality of the battle and the murder of the Prophet’s grandson during a month when fighting is forbidden, many Shia mourn and remember the bravery of the Prophet’s family. Have an interest in religious or cultural travel? Our seven-day trip to Israel is seen through the eyes of its locals and embraces the region’s variety of faiths and religions.
