Ashura activity in Varto district of Muş banned
- 10:57 5 October 2017
- News
Muş- Ashura Day, which would be organized at Varto Pir Sultan Abdal Association, was ‘banned’ by Governor.
Every year in Muharrem month, ashura, Alevis’ thousand-year tradition, have been cooked after fasting in order to mourn and understand Kerbela massacre. Peoples’ Democratic Party (HDP) wanted to organize an Ashura activity at Pir Sultan Abdal Association located in the Varto district of Muş, but Governor has banned the ashura activity without showing any reason. Criticizing the Governor’s decision, Alevi people stated that they will cook ashura at their own homes and then distribute it to other peopl