Hussain the universalist
Ayat Joseph
Every year millions of Shias gather for at least ten days during Muharram to listen and commemorate the tragedy that occurred in Karbala. Historically, Muslims acknowledge the beheading of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Imam Hussain ibn Ali (peace be upon him). Shias in particular remember the tragedy and recite eulogies and repeat the heart wrenching epic poem year after year.