The tradition

The parade consists of a traditional procession that takes place in Iraq, among other places, and is held in connection with the Ashura tragedy, where Qasem is one of the well-known personalities who was brutally murdered in the fight for justice.

Helping those in need

Imam Hussein's nephew, Qasem (son of Imam Hassan), was eager to fight for his uncle Hussein. However, he was still only a young boy and was anxious to get married.

Imam Hussein looked at Qasem and embraced him and cried. He initially refused to allow him to fight, but Qasem insisted and showed him a letter from his father Imam Hassan. Imam Hussein wanted to fulfill his nephew's wish and allowed him to participate in the fight to protect the caravan and justice.

With his face shining, sword in hand, dressed in humble clothes and a pair of sandals, Qasem took to the battlefield.
Historians say that during the heat of battle, Qasem's sandal broke. Unaware of the enemy, he stopped to fix the sandal, as he did not want to face the enemy barefoot.

While he was in this state, absorbed, he was struck with a hard blow on the head, causing him to fall face down on the ground. Qasem managed to send a final call for his uncle Hussain, saying:
"Peace be upon you O Uncle Hussein".

The procession visualizes, among other things, the use of an actor to dress as Imam Hassan's son; (al-) Qasim, who was martyred at Karbala.

The young man who was to portray Qasim is dressed in white clothes with a green turban, accompanied by a multi-colored light display indicating wedding preparations.

This "Qasim" is surrounded sonically by drummers and horn players, to show the mixed emotions of wedding and war that prevailed in Qasim's situation.

In addition, you will be able to see one or more decorated horses and possibly women dressed as Qasim's family.

⏰ Time of event: Wednesday, July 23, 6-8 p.m.

📍 Location: Ørnevej 31 (round about).

🅿️ There will be free and paid parking available at the address. 

- Mahdi Al-Khafaji 26116226

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