Aug 10
Arbaeen art gallery
Kunstudstillingen fortsætter for 4. år i træk og byder på adskillige og forskellige kunstværker ifm. Ashura tragedien.
WHAT DO WE DO?
Strengthen diversity
Ashura.dk is a site that provides information about the community in this celebration here in Denmark.The page provides information about opportunities to participate and experience the culture and unity surrounding Ashura and its values.
Help and prevention
The heroes of Ashura taught us that the path to coexistence and social cohesion is by reaching out to the local community and preventing inequality. Volunteering and philanthropy are typically the path to well-being. Join us as a volunteer or support a good cause.
Info & knowledge sharing
The tragedy of Ashura occupies a large place in Islamic history and yet it is not. Yet this solemnity has been relived year after year for over 1380 years and continues to do so.
Human rights and education
Throughout human history, it has been shown that respect for human rights comes through humility and increasing knowledge about oneself and one's fellow human beings.
THE STORYLINE
April year 680 (15th Rajab):
Muawiya dies and hands over the caliphate, as in a monarchy, to his son Yazid. Neither a shura council is consulted nor a public election process is carried out.
May (28th Rajab):
Imam Hussain leaves Medina and arrives in Mecca on the 3rd of Sha'ban, precisely to avoid being forced to swear an oath of allegiance to the appointed caliph, the tyrant Yazid. Link
June 10th Ramadan:
More than 150 letters arrive to Imam Hussein from Kufa's residents, tribal leaders, and chiefs, with invitations to leadership and reform. Link
September year 680:
Imam Hussain leaves Mecca for Kufa, to respond to the people's invitation to restore his grandfather's original message of Islam.
Non-muslims about Hussain
I am more than ever convinced that it was not the sword that won a place for Islam these days. It was the determined simplicity and complete ego annihilation of Hussain. The scrupulous respect for vows, and his intense devotion to his friends and followers, and his fearlessness. It was Hussain's absolute trust in God and in his own mission and not the sword that carried everything before it and overcame every obstacle.
Instead, in line with trends in the Middle East, South Asia and the West, blood donation campaigns have become more popular. The idea is to support Imam Husayn's fight for justice by sharing one's blood for a humanitarian cause. While campaigns in the UK have been co-ordinated since 1987, the blood donation campaign in Norway has been increasing over the last ten years.
Outside of Islamic traditions, very little is known about him. Here is an example of a spiritual leader, religious leader, political leader who I think could actually speak much more broadly to the world. It would be nice to include Hussain in the kind of pantheon of religious greats that people often talk about; Moses, Jesus, Buddha, Mother Teresa, Martin Luther King. These names that people regularly know.
Who is Hussain?
Hussain was a revolutionary leader from the 7th century who made the ultimate stand to implement ethical justice. His legacy inspires millions to strive for the maintenance of a society based on justice and dignity.
Why remember him?
Hussain gave everything he had for the dignity of his community in order to stand against corruption, and in doing so, Hussain forever changed the course of history. Hussain's sacrifice and uprising, today gives hope to people regardless of background or affiliation.
ASHURA STATISTICS
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COUNTRIES
Shia Muslims commemorate the Ashura tragedy globally with programs and community.
5,5
MILLION RATIONS
Food & dining are an important part of the celebration in countries like Iraq, Iran, Pakistan, Lebanon.
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VOLUNTEERS
And the number of people reviving Ashura in associations is increasing annually here in Denmark.
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LITERS AF WATER
Amount of water distributed during the 10 days of Ashura year 2024. The symbol of water is particularly in focus.
What are the rituals?
Across the globe, mourning ceremonies are held on several continents and large and small gatherings are formed in several countries to commemorate the Karbala tragedy. This is done according to different local traditions and languages, however, one or more of the following activities are typically part of the programs:
The 10 nights
The traditional retelling of the horrific event of Ashura is spread over the first ten (10) nights of the month of Muharram.
What are the main themes of the story and what social, political, ethical, and moral sub-themes are addressed during these nights?
ASHURA LIVE
Programs in Denmark
Jun 28
Imam Ali Mosque
Imam Ali Mosque offers speeches and mourning poetry in Danish, Arabic (Iraqi and Lebanese) and Persian (Afghan and Iranian) as well as food distribution from the Iraqi/Persian/Lebanese Ashura cuisine.
Jun 28
Jaffaria Islamic Center
The Jaffaria Education Center (Islamic Center Jaffaria) was the first meeting place for Shia Muslim congregations in Denmark, and has been located in Nørrebro's multinational area in the heart of Copenhagen.
Jun 28
Imam Sadiq Center
The Imam al-Sadiq Center offers Arabic programs since its establishment in the year 2005.