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 commemorate Muharram as a sacred month of remembrance centered on Imam Husain, moral courage, and the tragedy of Karbala. Across the United States, Shia mosques hold majlis gatherings that explain his stand for justice, faith, and human dignity.