taziya
Taziya refers to the public processions and elaborate mausoleum-like structures carried during Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, particularly by Shia Muslims. These structures, often referred to as "ta'ziyahs," are symbolic representations of the tomb of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred at the Battle of Karbala. The word "taziya" itself is derived from the Arabic word for mourning or condolence.
The creation of these ta'ziyahs is a significant community effort. They are typically constructed from bamboo,
The procession culminates with the symbolic burial or immersion of the ta'ziyahs in water, signifying the final