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Husayniyya
Ceremonial gathering hall in Shia Islam / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A husayniyya (Arabic: حسينية) 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]
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