The Mourning Ceremonies of Muharram: Tasua and Ashura

Women also play a vital role in Muharram rituals, often leading mourning sessions at home, reciting elegies, and narrating the tragic stories of Karbala to children. The figure of Zainab, Imam Hussein’s sister, is especially revered for her strength and eloquence. After surviving the massacre, she became the voice of the tragedy, delivering powerful speeches that condemned Yazid and inspired resistance. Her legacy continues to empower women in religious and social contexts during the Muharram observances.