George from the Chouf Joins Ashura and Calls for Lebanese Unity

We got to know you. My name is George Azha.

I'm from the Chouf, from Damour, and I live in the Dahieh.

Every year, I come down for Ashura. First, I come to be among my family and my people.

Hussein isn't just for the Shiites. Hussein is for the whole world.

Hussein, like Christ, stood up, stood with the oppressed against the oppressor.

He hated lies, he hated hatred, tyranny, and occupation.

I came to be among my family and my people.

And we all surely remember when Hussein was martyred at Karbala.

And where is the monk who took Hussein's head?

And Mia isn't at the door. We all have to stand by one another for the country, united by our Lebanese identity.

No one—and no one will—intimidate you. Dahieh and Shiites, Dahieh and Shiites.

Here, among my family and my people, it's an honor for me.

Every year I come for Ashura. God reward you.

We are proud of you. You are an example of an authentic Lebanese young man.

God bless you and give you strength. Thank you.

And may your efforts be rewarded, too. Thank you.