Renowned painter unveils new Ashura-themed painting

Renowned Iranian painter Hassan Rouholamin has unveiled a new painting with Ashura theme.

The artwork titled ‘Iron and Moonlight’ shows the martyrdom of Hazrat Abbas (AS), the brother of Imam Hussein (AS) and the standard-bearer of the Imam during the battle of Karbala in 680, where the Imam and his companions were martyred.

Creating artworks as an act of devotion to Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions is Rouholamin’s annual tradition.

The painting was officially unveiled in Karbala on Wednesday, the eve of Tasua.

The artwork is an oil-on-canvas painting measuring 270 by 380 centimeters.

Hazrat Abbas (AS), the son of Imam Ali (AS) and brother of Imam Hussein (AS), is revered as a timeless symbol of absolute loyalty, courage, and selfless devotion, known for his immense strength and unwavering faith.

His martyrdom is one of the most poignant chapters of Ashura, centered around his heroic yet heartbreaking attempt to fetch water from the Euphrates River for the thirsty children of the camp.

In a profound act of sacrifice, he famously refused to drink water while his brother's family suffered from thirst.

His eventual martyrdom, marked by the loss of both his arms and his life while fighting to protect the water container, remains a powerful testament to the bonds of brotherhood and the pinnacle of spiritual devotion.

Rouholamin, who is best known for his paintings on early Islamic historical events, has created a captivating collection of artworks dedicated to the theme of Ashura over the years.