Muharram mourning tradition in the desert

Hussain refused to give up despite being vastly outnumbered and having little access to water. The camp was made up of Imam Hussain , his family, friends, and companions, all of whom stood steadfast behind him. They all chose to sooner die for the cause of Islam than succumb to Yazid’s appalling tyranny and un-Islamic practices. Seeing Imam Hussain oppose him, the caliphate presented Hussain with the last option. Either to support his government or face death. Hussain realized he would be assassinated in a couple of days after hearing Yazid’s final ultimatum.