Directory of Karbala Resources

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Al Muntazar - Moharram

http://www.almuntazar.com/?section=Moharram
An archive of the Moharram issues of Al-Muntazar, with articles on the significance of the commemoration, and the practice of ziaraat.
Day of Ashura - Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Day_of_Ashura
Hyperlinked article about the 10th day of Muharram, commemorating the martyrdom of Husayn, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad at the Battle of Karbala.
History of the Shrine at Karbala

http://www.al-islam.org/shrines/karbala.htm
A historical account of the shrine of Imam Husayn b Ali b Abi Talib, and the battle of Karbala at which he was martyred.
Karbala

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karbala
A hyperlinked guide to the history, religious significance, and sacred sites of the city, one of the holiest sites of Shi'a Islam because of the Battle of Karbala and the shrine of Imam Husain. [Wikipedia]
Karbala

http://www.channel4.com/culture/microsites/K/karbala/tod_index.html
Channel 4 [UK] produced a documentary about the month of Muharram, its significance to the Shiite community, and the history of Karbala. Includes articles, audio and video resources, and news features.

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