Tehran (IP) - On the occasion of Tasu'a, the ninth day of Muharram month, Shia Muslims thoroughly go into mourning for Imam Hussein (AS), the third Imam of the World's Shias.

Iran PressIran news: The mourning of Tasu'a will be held today, Jul 15, 2024, in the presence of millions of Shia Muslims, lovers, and followers of Imam Hussein (AS) around the world in a spiritual atmosphere.

Today (Monday) coincides with the ninth day of Muharram (Tasu'a) 1442 AH (Jul 15, 2024). On this day, many places in Iran are covered with black banners, and people mourn for Imam Hussein (AS).

Tussua is named after Imam Hussain's (AS) brother Abul Fazl al-Abbas (AS) who was martyred by Yazid's troops while he was bringing water for Imam Hussain's (AS) children.

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