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Traditions of Karbala

3 traditions tied to Karbala.

KindSpiritualFestivalRite of passageTable customSeasonalDressPerformanceEtiquetteCraftGameFolkloreHomeCeremony
MealBreakfastLunchDinnerSupperTea-time and snacking customsTea, coffee and drinking ceremoniesSweets given and sharedFeasts and festival mealsFasting and breaking the fast
🇮🇶 Karbala, Iraq and 4 moreMuharramٱلْمُحَرَّم The sacred opening month of the Islamic year, observed through remembrance and fastingSpiritual · Fasting and breaking the fast 🇮🇶 Karbala, Iraq and 5 moreMourning of Muharramعَزَاءُ ٱلْمُحَرَّمِ Annual rites of grief and remembrance for Imam Husayn and his companionsSpiritual 🇮🇶 Karbala, Iraq and 3 moreTasu'aتاسوعاء A Shia day of remembrance before Ashura, honouring Abbas and the fallen at KarbalaSpiritual

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