Ashura is celebrated to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAWW), in the Battle of Karbala.

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Special events and ceremonies are organised on Ashura throughout the country every year to commemorate the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS).

The government ensures strict security arrangements to ensure the safety of mourning processions, Majalis, and public gatherings and prevent any incident aiming at disrupting law and order in the country.

The government has already included the 16th and 17th of July as Ashura holidays in the list of public holidays this year.