This event is organized by the Shia community to commemorate the assassination of Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, which occurred on the 21st of Ramadan in the year 40 after the Hijra, corresponding to 661 AD in Kufa (modern-day Iraq). Imam Ali was the cousin and son-in-law of the Prophet Muhammad and the fourth caliph to govern the Muslim community. He is a highly revered figure in Islam, particularly among Shia Muslims. The commemorative event typically takes the form of a procession where participants express profound sorrow and grief over the loss of their spiritual leader. This observance not only honors Imam Ali's legacy but also serves as a moment for reflection and unity within the community, emphasizing shared values and collective mourning.