Festival of Ashura Flashcards
1
Q
What is the Festival of Ashura?
A
A day of mourning that focuses on injustice and oppression
2
Q
What do Shi’a Muslims remember during the Festival of Ashura?
A
The death of Husayn
3
Q
What do Sunni Muslims remember during the Festival of Ashura?
A
When the Israelites were freed from slavery in Egypt
4
Q
Quote about the Festival of Ashura
A
‘Not only Muslims but people of other faiths’
5
Q
Quote that goes against the Festival of Ashura
A
‘Public beating should not be there for the whole public to view’
