Salutations upon Husayn, Ali ibn Husayn, the children of Husayn, and the companions of Husayn.
The events which unfolded on the 10th of Muharram in the year 61 AH have been described as one of the greatest epics witnessed by the world.
And in the words of Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei, Ashura is a sun that never sets.
What was this great battle all about?
What were the forces that were fighting each other on the day of Ashura?
Finally, what is the day of Ashura a vivid description of?
Imam Sayyid Ali Khamenei speaks.