Key part of processions
Najaf youth offers free repairs for sound equipment during Ashura
NAJAF – The organization of religious processions in Najaf, involving the distribution of water and food to attendees, is complemented by the integral sounds of poems and hymns. Amidst this activity, Zaman Al-Ziyadi, a Najaf resident, has taken the initiative to repair sound equipment used during these events throughout the Islamic months of Muharram and Safar, covering a range of devices from MP3 players to large speakers.
Ashura processions serve as a remembrance for Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was slain in the Battle of Karbala on the 10th day of Muharram in the year 680 AD. These gatherings are a cornerstone of the Ashura observances, particularly significant within the Shia Muslim community.
Al-Ziyadi, who operates from a workshop in the Al-Askari neighborhood in northern Najaf, is also involved with the “Friends of People with Determination” group, supporting individuals with disabilities. Speaking to 964media, Al-Ziyadi said, “I launched an initiative to maintain the sound equipment for processions.” He explained that the project focuses on areas with frequent processional activities and has been well-received, with many seeking maintenance for their audio systems during the mourning period. “My work includes repairing all sound devices, from small MP3 players to large speakers.”
Hamed Hassan, the owner of a Hussainiya, a Shia place of worship, appreciated the efforts made by the initiative. “We are grateful for the support of this campaign, which contributes to the services during Ashura.
“They repaired our Hussainiya’s loudspeaker at no cost,” Hassan stated.
During Ashura, participants frequently utilize sound equipment to broadcast elegies, poems, and hymns that narrate the events of Karbala and honor the virtues of Imam Hussein and his followers. Acts of self-flagellation, known as Tatbir, are also observed by some as a form of mourning and solidarity with the suffering of Imam Hussein. These processions, marked by the carrying of banners, replicas of Imam Hussein’s shrine, and participants dressed in black mourning attire, occur worldwide, particularly in regions with significant Shia populations like Iraq, Iran, Lebanon, Pakistan, and India.
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