Remembering Hazrat Imam Hussain:
On the occasion of Ashura, PM Narendra Modi remembered the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain. He praised his courage and commitment to the ideals of justice and human dignity.
- Hazrat Imam Hussain (626 to 680 AD) was a grandson of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and a son of Ali ibn Abi Talib and Muhammad’s daughter Fatima.
- He is the third Imam of Shia Islam after his brother, Hasan, and before his son, Ali.
- He is highly revered for his stand against injustice and tyranny.
Ashura :
- It is a significant day in the Islamic calendar, observed on the 10th day of Muharram.
- It marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his followers in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.
- The event symbolizes the struggle for justice and the fight against oppression in the face of great adversity.
- It holds deep religious and spiritual significance for Muslims, especially the Shia community.
