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**Summary:**

The article details the events leading up to and including the Battle of Karbala, a pivotal event in Islamic history. It explains that in 680 AD (61 AH), on the 10th of Muharram, Imam Hussein (the grandson of Prophet Muhammad) and 72 of his followers were killed in Karbala, Iraq, by the army of the Umayyad Caliph Yazid I. Hussein refused to pledge allegiance to Yazid, whom he considered a corrupt ruler. Hussein, his family, and followers were besieged in Karbala, deprived of water, and ultimately martyred. The women and children of Hussein’s family were taken captive, but Hussein’s sister, Zainab, delivered a powerful speech in Yazid’s court, causing division. The surviving members of Hussein’s family were eventually released and returned to Medina.

**News Article:**

**Muharram Marks Anniversary of the Battle of Karbala**

**Karbala, Iraq – July 5, 2025** – Muslims around the world are observing Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, and his 72 companions in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD (61 AH).

The events leading to the battle began when Hussein refused to pledge allegiance to Yazid I, the Umayyad Caliph, whom he considered an unjust and tyrannical ruler. Driven from Medina and then Mecca due to Yazid’s oppressive regime, Hussein was invited to Kufa, Iraq, by those who sought his leadership.

However, before reaching Kufa, Hussein and his followers were intercepted by Yazid’s army in Karbala. There, they were besieged, denied water, and ultimately fought a desperate battle on the 10th of Muharram. Hussein and his small band were vastly outnumbered and were all killed.

Following the battle, the women and children of Hussein’s family were taken captive and brought before Yazid. Despite their captivity, Hussein’s sister, Zainab, delivered a powerful speech that shook Yazid’s court. They were eventually released and returned to Medina after months of imprisonment.

The Battle of Karbala is a central event in Islamic history, particularly for Shia Muslims, who view Hussein as a symbol of resistance against injustice and oppression. Muharram is observed with mourning and remembrance, reflecting on the sacrifices made by Hussein and his followers.

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