concept   mourning rituals
culture   Shia Islamic culture
statement   Mourning rituals, such as processions and public displays of grief, are highly important in Shia Islamic culture during Muharram and Ashura.
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1 mourning Shia Muslim community Mourning the death of a loved one can include public expressions of grief and remembrance 1
2 mourning Shia Muslims Marked by mourning the death of Husayn ibn Ali on Ashura 1
3 mourning rituals Shia Muslim countries Mourning rituals such as Majlis and taziya processions are important cultural practices. 1
4 religious mourning Shia Islam Observing mourning rituals such as wearing black clothing, holding processions, and commemorating the death of Imam Hussain is common during Muharram and Ashura. 1
5 religious mourning rituals Shia Islam Extensive and emotionally expressive mourning rituals during Muharram 1