The day before Ashura 2015: Tasua in pictures

Today is Tasua

The day before Ashura is called Tasua which is the 9th day of Muharram. Shia muslims and other people from different religions, try to commemorate this day more than the first eight days of Muharram as Tasua is attributed to mourn for Imam Hussain’s brother,  Hazrat Abbas (PBUH), although he was martyred on the day of Ashura  like the other Imam Hussain’s companions.

The holy shrine of Hazrat Abbas (PBUH) in Karbala, the 9th night of Muhharam 2015

As access to water had been closed for three days and nights in Karbala,  Hadrat Abbas was the one who was able to get some water for children on one or two occasions, including the night of Ashura and That’s why Abbas had been received the nick name of Saqqa which means “water carrier”.

Shia Muslims Mark Tasua And Ashura in Karbala 2015

The holy shrine of Imam Hussain (PBUH) in karbala 2015

Shia Muslims Mark Tasua And Ashura in Iran

Shia Muslims gathering to mark Tasua

Shia Muslims Mark Tasua And Ashura in Iran

Shia Muslims Mark Tasua And Ashura in Iran

Shia Muslims Mark Tasua And Ashura in Iran

Shia Muslims Mark Tasua And Ashura in Iran

Shia Muslims Mark Tasua And Ashura in Iran

Shia Muslims Mark Tasua And Ashura

The holy shrine of Imam Hussain- karbala-2015