Big Hosay Day 2026 in St James Trinidad and Tobago

Big Hosay Day The term 'Hosay' refers to the Shi'a Muslim commemoration of the martyrdom of Imam Husayn ibn Ali during the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. In Trinidad and Tobago, this observance, brought by Indian indentured laborers in the 19th century, involves parades of intricately decorated model tombs called 'tadjahs,' accompanied by tassa drumming, culminating in the immersion of the tadjahs into the sea. The festival has evolved into a multicultural event, transcending religious boundaries and fostering community unity. #bighosaynight #Gartsy #muslimfestival #tadjahs #tassadrumming #bighosayday2026