Husayniyya

A husayniyya (Arabic: حسينية) is a building designed specifically for gatherings of Shia Muslims for spiritual practice, religious education and commemoration ceremonies, especially the Mourning of Muharram.[1] The Husayniyya is a multipurpose hall for the commemoration rituals of Shia and gets its name from Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad.[2] They are referred to as Takya among Sunni Muslims and have common origin.[3]

Chota Imambara in Lucknow, India
  1. ^ Juan Eduardo Campo (1 January 2009). Encyclopedia of Islam. Infobase Publishing. pp. 318–. ISBN 978-1-4381-2696-8.
  2. ^ Marafi, Najebah (29 September 2012). The Intertwined Conflict: The Difference Between Culture and Religion. Xlibris Corporation. ISBN 978-1477128367.
  3. ^ الكرباسي, محمد صادق محمد (2019-01-31). معجم المشاريع الحسينيّة - الجزء الثالث: دائرة المعارف الحسينية (in Arabic). Hussaini Centre for Research, London. ISBN 978-1-78403-031-5.