Every year, there is extensive media coverage of the events on the “Day of Ashura” at Karbala in Iraq, which thousands of Shia pilgrims visit from around the world. But what is the story behind the “Day of Ashura” and why is it important? It might surprise you to know that the day has religious significance to people of all Abrahamic Faiths (Jews, Christians and Muslims). I have translated an article about the day and its significance, which you can read from here.
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Mahir Gazdar's Writings 