Tatbir (Shi'i Devotional Self-Flagellation)

The Shi'ite practice of Tatbir includes striking oneself with a sword on the head, causing blood to flow. Some also hit their back and/or chest with blades attached to chains. It is performed every year on the 10^th day of Islamic month of Muharram, known as the Day of Ashura, and Arbaeen. Some also perform Tatbir on other occasions like the 21^st of Ramadan, 28^th of Safar and any time during the mourning period starting from Muharram to the 8^th of Rabi ul Awwal.

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