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Why do Shiites beat their chests during Muharram? What is the reason?

April 26, 2017beat chests muharram shiites

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Why do Shiites beat their chests during Muharram? What is the reason?

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A1: Beating chest is one of the important expressions of lamentation and a means of showing disgust and hatred to the oppressors. Not only it is not a mistake but it also plays an important role in reviving and continuing the goals of the Imam (a.s.).