Beating chest

3. Symbolic Artistry

Chest-beating also intersects with the visual arts. Elaborately produced banners and paintings depicting scenes from Karbala often accompany the practice. These visual components evoke a shared heritage and communal memory. When individuals beat their chests in the vicinity of these artistic representations, the ritual takes on an additional layer of significance, intertwining the act of mourning with reflection on the profound sacrifices made by Imam Hussain and his companions.

4. Private Mourning Rituals