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On the first day of Muharram, some groups of Muslims mark the first day of the Islamic year and others begin observing the Commemoration of Muharram. This marks the 10 days between the anniversaries of the battle of Karbala (currently in Iraq) and the death of Husayn ibn Ali in the year 680 CE.

The events of Muharram are commemorated in many ways in different Islamic denominations and cultures. However, it is common for Muslims to fast during the hours of daylight on the 10th day of the month, known as the day of Ashura, and also on the ninth or 11th day. Mosques may provide free meals (nazar) on these dates. In some countries, other events also take place and Muslim communities in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and the United States may incorporate some aspect of these traditions when observing the Commemoration of Muharram.

In Iraq, Shi\'a Muslims, may make a pilgrimage to the Imam Husayn Shrine, on the site of the grave of Husayn ibn Ali. In Iran, taziya (ta\'zieh) or Condolence Theater are performed. During Muharram, these take the form of re-enactments of the battle of Karbala. In south Asia, similar events are known as such as marsiya, noha and soaz, tabuik or tabut. In Jamaica and Trinidad and Tobago, they are known as Hosay or Hussay and are attended by people from a variety of religions and cultures.

Shi\'a Muslims, particularly those in Afghanistan, Bahrain, India, Iraq, Lebanon and Pakistan, may take part in remembrance parades or matam (matham). During matam, males gather in large groups on the streets to take part in ritual chest beating. In some areas, some participants also beat themselves with zanjir (metal chains fixed into handles), but this practice is controversial and has been banned by some civic and Islamic authorities

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