Muharram rituals in Khorramabad

Muharram and the Story of Karbala

Every single year, as the early days of the first lunar month approaches, people head to the streets, wearing black and commemorating what happened to Husayn ibn Ali, grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, and his family and 72 followers in the Battle of Karbala. Muharram and Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, are from the most significant events in Iran. Here’s a brief history of what you need to know: