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The [[Shiite|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<sup>th</sup> day of Islamic month of Muharram, known as the Day of Ashura, and Arbaeen. Some also perform Tatbir on other occasions like the 21<sup>st</sup> of Ramadan, 28<sup>th</sup> of Safar and any time during the mourning period starting from Muharram to the 8<sup>th</sup> of Rabi ul Awwal.
The [[Shi'ites|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<sup>th</sup> day of Islamic month of Muharram, known as the Day of Ashura, and Arbaeen. Some also perform Tatbir on other occasions like the 21<sup>st</sup> of Ramadan, 28<sup>th</sup> of Safar and any time during the mourning period starting from Muharram to the 8<sup>th</sup> of Rabi ul Awwal.


==See Also==
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