Olga Mokrova, the UN's Senior Security Adviser for Iraq, visited the Holy Shrine of Imam Husain (AS) in Karbala and said his name inspires Muslims and even Christians like herself. Here is who Imam Husain (AS) is, and why his message speaks to people of all faiths.

American Muslims mark the start of Muharram with mourning, majalis, and community service, honoring the legacy of Husain and his stand against tyranny at Karbala.