Commemoration of Ashura

GPTKB entity

Statements (51)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:observance
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Twelver_Shia
gptkbp:associated_with gptkb:Battle_of_Karbala
gptkbp:cultural_impact art and literature
gptkbp:historical_context Islamic history
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Commemoration of Ashura
gptkbp:includes the practice of matam
the practice of ta'ziyah
gptkbp:influences political movements
gptkbp:involves gptkb:award
gptkb:community_gatherings
gptkb:processions
food distribution
fasting
public speeches
mourning attire
the lighting of candles
the sharing of stories
the promotion of peace
the promotion of social justice
the use of flags
the use of symbols
the chanting of slogans
the performance of plays
the recitation of the Quran
the sharing of meals
recitation of elegies
the fostering of community spirit
the performance of rituals
the teaching of history
the encouragement of empathy
the expression of grief
the expression of solidarity with the oppressed
the gathering of families
the gathering of mourners
the honoring of martyrs
the making of banners
the offering of prayers
the reflection on moral values
the remembrance of historical figures
the remembrance of the oppressed
gptkbp:is_celebrated_in many countries
gptkbp:is_observed_in gptkb:Sunni_Muslims
gptkb:Shia_Muslims
gptkbp:is_recognized_by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage
gptkbp:occurs_in 10th day of Muharram
gptkbp:promotes solidarity among Muslims
gptkbp:related_to Islamic faith
gptkbp:significance mourning for the martyrdom of Husayn ibn Ali
gptkbp:symbolizes sacrifice and justice