This holiday is an optional day of fasting inspired by Yom Kippur for those who view Ali merely as the fourth of the Rashidun, but is much more important for another sect.
According to tradition, this holiday takes place on the day that Jacob's sight was restored and Moses split the Red Sea. People celebrating this holiday often carry symbolic alams and prepare dishes known as Noah's pudding. Passion plays called tazieh are performed on this holiday, whose celebrants may wear all black, beat their chests, and used a horrifying device called a zanjeer to (*) slash themselves up. The forces of evil are represented by Yazid on this holiday, which takes place on the 10th day of Muharram. This holiday is an optional day of fasting inspired by Yom Kippur for those who view Ali merely as the fourth of the Rashidun, but is much more important for another sect. For 10 points, name this holiday that commemorates the martyrdom of Hussein at the Battle of Karbala in Shi'a Islam.
According to tradition, this holiday takes place on the day that Jacob's sight was restored and Moses split the Red Sea.
Day of Ashura