In pics | Shia Muslims mourn Muharram; Tazia procession returns to J&K Lal Chowk after 34 Years
Shia Muslims across the world commemorate the death of Hussain in the battle of Karbala on “Ashura”. It is the
Shia Muslims across the world commemorate the death of Hussain in the battle of Karbala on “Ashura”. It is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram.
Updated on Jul 29, 2023 04:01 PM IST 13 Photos
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Muharram is the first month of the Islamic Calendar. Meanwhile, the first day of this holy month is known as the Islamic New Year, Al Hijri or Arabic New Year. The month holds great significance for Muslims around the globe as Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina during this time. It also has historical importance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims.(PTI)
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Muharram commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of the Holy Prophet (PBUH), who sacrificed his life at the altar of true belief.(PTI)
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Shia Muslims engage in mourning processions, self-flagellation or chest-beating as expressions of grief, and mourning rituals, processions and gatherings in mosques.(Photo by Deepak Gupta Hindustan Times)
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After more than three decades since the outbreak of militancy, the Shia community on Thursday took out a Muharram procession on a traditional route in Srinagar passing through the Lal Chowk area, with hundreds of people participating in it amid tight security.(Photo By Waseem Andrabi /Hindustan Times)
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