سائرة تبحث عن حياة

For the past two/three years, I have been commemorating Ashoora, the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, in a way differs from the way I used to. I grew up in a Shia community that has its special rituals for these days, I cannot say it's wrong nor right because it has always been cultural to me than what it is really supposed to be. I have attended sermons with my mother since my childhood. I listened and knew how this historical epic happened, but never realized why and how great i t is until I experienced it in couple different places with different group of people.  Witnessing the impact of it, the real one I am talking about, realizing it does not have to be as same as my community does it, that it only requires your attention, emotions, and your empathy, in addition to your faithful/spiritual side.  This epic wasn't only for us, it doesn't only represent us, it is way more than that. I am grateful for the chances of which I have got to experience all of this. To see wh...