Muharram
- Middle East
New Islamic Year 1445: UAE announces holiday for public sector employees
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a holiday on July 21 to mark the beginning of the New Islamic Year 1445 AH (Anno Hegirae in Latin or “in the…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad CP holds coordination meet with Shias ahead of Muharram
Hyderabad: City police commissioner CV Anand held a coordination meeting with members of the Shia community, public representatives and officials at the Salar Jung Museum. He sought their feedback in preparation for…
- Telangana
Know Muharram holidays in Telangana
Hyderabad: Muharram, which is one of the holiest months for Muslims in Telangana and other states in India, is set to begin in a few days. The tenth day of Muharram which…
- 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
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…
- 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)…