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Husseini Infants Ceremonies held in 46 countries
The event, held on the first Friday of the Islamic month of Muharram, brought together mothers from diverse backgrounds to mourn the tragic loss of the youngest martyr of the Battle of Karbala, Mehr News Agency reported.
In Iran alone, the ceremony took place in over 8,500 congregations, with an additional 400 sessions in Pakistan.
Davoud Manafipour, the secretary of the World Assembly of Ali Asghar (PBUH), emphasized the significance of the event, stating that it provides an opportunity to answer the questions of the current generation about the tradition of mourning.
He highlighted that the ceremony transcends geographical boundaries and is not limited to Shia Muslims, as even Christian mothers participate.
Manafipour emphasized that Imam Hussein (PBUH) belongs not just to the Shia community but to all, as his message of reform and justice is universal.
The Husseini Infants Ceremony, first held in Tehran in 2003, has grown exponentially, with this year’s event expected to reach over 15,000 sessions in the next 25 years. The largest gathering in Iran took place in the province of Fars, with 800 sessions, while Tehran hosted over 300 congregations.
The Battle of Karbala, which took place in present-day Iraq in the year 680 AD, holds great significance for Muslims worldwide. It was during this battle that Imam Hussein (PBUH), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his small band of followers were martyred by the army of the Umayyad caliph Yazid, an event that has come to symbolize the triumph of justice and the power of sacrifice.