St James Observes Small Tadjah Night As Hosay 2026 Continues
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June 25, 2026
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The streets of St James carried more than just the sound of tassa drums on Wednesday night; they carried memory, meaning and mourning as the community observed Small Tadjah Night, one of the most symbolic moments of Hosay 2026.
The focus of Small Tadjah Night is the tiny, ornate tadjah representing Hazarat-e Ali Asghar, the six-month-old son of Imam Hussein, who was killed during the Battle of Karbala.
The small tadjahs emerging from family yards across the community serve as a symbol of remembrance and sacrifice.
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