Muharram
- Middle East
UAE astronomer reveals likely date of first day of Muharram 1445
Abu Dhabi: The first day of Muharram 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the year of the Hijrah”) is likely to fall on July 19, as per astronomical calculations. Muharram…
- Telangana
Telangana: Observe Muharram on state level, demand Shia Muslims
Hyderabad: Anjuman-e-Mutawalian Ashoorkhanas has urged chief minister K Chandrashekar Rao to recognise Muharram Peerla Panduga (Azadari) as a state-level programme. Also ReadOdisha tragedy: SCR announces cancellation of more trains In a press statement,…
- India
Muharram stabbing case: Entry of Sri Rama Sena chief banned in Gadag
Gadag: Authorities on Friday banned Sri Rama Sena chief Pramod Muthalik’s entry to Karnataka‘s Gadag district saying his visit might disturb the peace in the area. Muthalik was planning to meet Somu…
- India
Udaipur: Hindus near slain Kanhaiya Lal’s shop save Taziya from fire
Udaipur: In an act with potential to fill some of the breach between the two communities, Hindus rescued a tazia’ from fire during a Muharram procession which was being carried out barely a…
- India
Karnataka: 2 Muslims stabbed during Ashura procession in Gadag
Gadag: Tension gripped Gadag district on Wednesday, a day after two youths were stabbed during a Muharram procession on the day of Ashura, August 9. Security has been intensified in sensitive areas…
- Hyderabad
Muharram: Hyderabad’s historic Bibi Ka Alam procession held
Hyderabad: The historic Bibi ka Alam was taken out in a procession in the old city of on ‘Ashura’, or the 10th day of Muharram on Tuesday. Thousands of Shia mourners participated…
- Photos
Ashura observed across Kashmir
Srinagar: Amid tight security arangements Shiite Muslim mourners from across the Valley observed Ashura, 10th of Muharram with religious fervour on Tuesday. This day is observed as a symbol of mourning, recalling…
- Photos
Bibi ka Alam procession begins in Hyderabad
Hyderabad: The historic Bibi ka Alam procession began from the Bibi ka Alawa at around 1.30 PM on Tuesday. The procession will pass through Yakutpura road, Etehbar Chowk, Alijah Kotla, Charminar, Gulzar…
- India
Gujarat: 2 dead, 10 injured due to electrocution during Tazia procession
Jamnagar: Two persons died and 10 others were injured after getting electrocuted during a Tazia procession taken out in Gujarat’s Jamnagar city on the eve of Muharram, police said on Tuesday. The…
- India
Imam Hussain placed great importance on equality, brotherhood: PM
New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi recalled the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Muharram on Tuesday. Muslims observe the day in remembrance of the martyrdom of Hussain, grandson…
- Telangana
Muharram symbolises supreme sacrifice: KCR
Hyderabad: Telangana Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao has said that Muharram symbolises supreme sacrifice and tolerance. He noted that the Peer Panja (cutouts of hands) procession, which marks sacrifice, are being taken up…
- India
Uttar Pradesh: Tight security in Lucknow for Muharram
Lucknow: Security was beefed up in Lucknow on Tuesday for Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, with over 3,500 police personnel, mobile patrolling squads, Provincial Armed Constabulary (PAC) and Rapid Action Force (RAF)…
- Photos
Photos: Muharram procession through Dal Lake interiors
Srinagar: Thousands of Shiite Muslim mourners from parts of the valley joined Muharram processions in the interiors of Dal Lake in Srinagar on the 9th Muharram on Monday. Mourners assembled at Rainawari…
- Offbeat
With no Muslims, Karnataka villagers observe Muharram every year
For almost a century, Muharram is observed by the villagers of Hirebidanur in Saundatti taluk of Belgavi district where not a single Muslim family resides. A rare occurrence in the world we stay…
- Middle East
Saudi calls pilgrims for Umrah as Muharram witnesses lesser crowd
Riyadh: The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) on Sunday urged those wishing to perform Umrah during the current month of Muharram, noting that the Grand Mosque in Makkah, where the smaller pilgrimage…
