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The [[Shiites|Shi'ite]] practice of Tatbir (تطبير) includes striking oneself (self-flagellation) with a sword on the head, causing blood to flow. Some also repeatedly hit their back and/or chest with blades attached to chains. it is common for Children to be induced to take part in the practice and also spill their own blood. | |||
The ritual is performed every year on the 10<sup>th</sup> day of [[Islam|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. | |||
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[[Category: | *{{external link| url = http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/devout-muslim-to-be-sentenced-for-child-flogging-940707.html| title = Devout Muslim to be sentenced for child flogging| publisher = The Independent| author = Lucy Collins| date = September 24, 2008| archiveurl = http://www.webcitation.org/query?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.independent.co.uk%2Fnews%2Fuk%2Fcrime%2Fdevout-muslim-to-be-sentenced-for-child-flogging-940707.html&date=2013-07-29| deadurl = no}} | ||
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