Taazia at Imambada Baqerya (1434)

These Taazia's are kept from the Night of 8 Moharram to 10 Moharram (Day of Ashoora)

The Making of Taazia at Imambada Baqerya

Should Muslims fast on the day of Ashura?

A section of Muslims, who take Yazid and the Umayyads as role models, have concocted stories to reduce the significance of Muharram as a period of mourning, making it appear that it was always a month of festivities regardless of Imam Husain’s (a.s.) martyrdom. Among the stories publicized by these Muslims is that the fast of Ashurah is highly recommended. Of all references, they point to the Jewish practice of fasting on Ashurah. Read the reply to these and other doubts related to Ashurah http://www.seratonline.com/2012/11/15/12618/is-aashura-a-day-of-mourning-or-rejoicing/

What is weeping over Imam Husain (a.s.)?

Without doubt, weeping over the Imam Husain (a.s.) the Chief of Martyrs (a.s.) has exemplary effects and blessings. Let us evaluate the different types of mourning so that we can identify the nature of weeping upon Imam Husain (a.s.). Weeping is the representation and symbol of an extreme emotional human state. It can have various reasons and motives, each with its own particularities. In traditions, some conditions are admired and are praiseworthy characteristics of the pure hearted servants of Allah, while other categories of mourning are condemned. To Read More Log onto: http://www.seratonline.com/2012/11/13/8533/the-effects-and-blessings-of-mourning-over-imam-husain-a-s