The Day of Ashura, as celebrated by Muslims, is a voluntary day of fasting that marks the day Noah left the Ark, the time when the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt, and the death of Imam Hussein, who is known as the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The day is widely regarded as one of fasting for remembrance and prayer for forgiveness, but some take it in a different context. Shi'a Muslims see this day as a remembrance of Hussein, who was killed in 680 AD in a battle against the Caliph in what is now Iraq. Some groups gather throughout towns and parade whilst whipping themselves or reenacting battle, showing their remembrance of his martyrdom. In less violent cases, black is worn and people mourn and pray to pay their respects.
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