Though many religious leaders have banned extreme forms of tatbir, such as maiming oneself with knives or chains on this holiday, it's still popular to flagellate oneself in countries like Iran.
[MODERATOR NOTE: the word in red is ironically NOT Spanish and should be pronounced as written]Those who feed the hungry on this holiday are said to be rewarded with wine called salsabil, which may be one reason an ancient tradition of donating food called nazr is popular on this holiday. Pious members of one sect keep a fast called roja on this holiday, a practice supposedly adopted after the Jews, who were said to feast on this day in commemoration of the defeat of Pharaoh. Scholars disagree over whether talwar zani, a practice on this holiday in South Asia, is permissible as a folk tradition. The Red Cross collaborates with many scholars to encourage Muslims to donate (*) blood on this holiday. This holiday often features re-enactments of the Battle of Karbala. Though many religious leaders have banned extreme forms of tatbir, such as maiming oneself with knives or chains on this holiday, it's still popular to flagellate oneself in countries like Iran. For 10 points, name this holiday on which Shi'a commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn
[MODERATOR NOTE: the word in red is ironically NOT Spanish and should be pronounced as written]Those who feed the hungry on this holiday are said to be rewarded with wine called salsabil, which may be one reason an ancient tradition of donating food called nazr is popular on this holiday.
Day of Ashura [prompt on answers mentioning Husayn]