Millions of Shiite Muslims packed the streets of the Iraqi city of Karbala Saturday on their annual pilgrim to mark the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad's grandson, Hussain (a.s). Pics/AFP and Mohamadali Budhwani
24 August,2024 06:54 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Shia Muslims held 'Ashura’ procession in Mumbai on the occassion of Muharam on wednesday. Pics/ Ashish Raje
17 July,2024 10:19 PM IST | Mumbai | Jasmeen Shaikh
Muslims all around the country participated in the 'Ashura' procession at different places on Wednesday in the view of 'Muharram'. Pics/PTI
17 July,2024 06:58 PM IST | Sanjana Deshpande
Graphic Content | Ashura observed on the 10th day of Muharram, marks a significant mourning period for Muslims, particularly within the Shia community. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The period holds deep historical and religious significance as it symbolises the struggle against tyranny and injustice. Pics/AFP
17 July,2024 01:23 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi
Amid tight security, the Shia community in Kashmir on Monday took out a Muharram procession on the traditional Guru Bazar-Dalgate route in Srinagar to mark the eighth day of mourning of the death of Prophet Muhammad's grandson Imam Hussain (a.s). Pics/PTI
15 July,2024 09:04 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Millions of people from across the world are gathering for an 80-kilometre walk from Najaf to Karbala, commemorating Arbaeen—the 40th day following the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali (a.s), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Among these millions worldwide, hundreds of devout individuals from Mumbai have commenced their Arbaeen Walk, embarking from the revered shrine of Imam Ali (a.s) in Najaf, with the aim of completing the 80-kilometer journey in 3-5 days. Pics/Sayed Zamin Ali and and Vasi Sayed
04 September,2023 06:33 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed
Hundreds of policemen, including traffic personnel, have been deployed on the streets of Mumbai and its suburbs to prevent any untoward incidents during Muharram processions on Saturday. Photos: Satej Shinde
29 July,2023 05:02 PM IST | Editor
Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha Saturday joined the Muharram procession of Shia mourners on Ashura which was taken out through the traditional route in the interior city areas here, officials said. Photos: PTI
29 July,2023 04:34 PM IST | Editor
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Ahead of Independence Day, Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde and deputy chief minister Devendra Fadnavis participated in programme organised under the "Har Ghar Tiranga" campaign at Mantralaya on Thursday. Pic/CMO
11 August,2022 06:18 PM IST
Shia Muslims in Mumbai remembered the martyrdom of Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. The community members wear black clothes, organise Majlis and take out processions during Muharram. Pic/Manjit Thakur
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