The mourning processions, known as "Taziyeh," are held in cities and towns across the country. These processions involve religious recitations, theatrical performances, and rituals that reenact the events of Karbala and honor the sacrifices made by Imam Hussein and his companions. During the Ashura Festival, Shia Muslims wear black clothing and participate in self-flagellation rituals, such as beating their chests with chains or cutting themselves with knives. These practices symbolize the suffering and pain endured by Imam Hussein and his followers during the Battle of Karbala, and serve as a form of penance and remembrance.
