Muharram
- 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…
- India
Rajya Sabha members to bid farewell to Chairman Naidu Monday
New Delhi: Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman M Venkaiah Naidu will be accorded a farewell in the House on Monday with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and other top leaders in attendance.…
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Authorities impose restrictions on Muharram procession
Srinagar: Curfew-like restrictions were imposed in parts of Srinagar City, especially in Lal Chowk and the Dalgate area where Muharram processions were expected. A large number of troops were deployed at several…
- Lifestyle
Muharram 2022: Decoding Hyderabadi ‘Dum Ke Roat’
Hyderabad, in all of its gluttonous glory, has several dishes that have formed its food culture. While some are as famous as the Dum Biryani, some are as simple and down-to-earth as…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Rehearsal for Bibi Ka Alam elephant procession held
Hyderabad: A rehearsal with the elephant for the Bibi Ka Alam Muharram procession was held here on Friday. Members of the Shia Muslim community held the programme and followed the route from…
- Bollywood
AR Rahman turns vegan for Muharram? See his tweet
Mumbai: Oscar-winning music composer and singer AR Rahman is currently on a month-long musical tour in the USA as part of his North America tour 2022. He started on July 15 from…
- Hyderabad
Naal-e-Mubarak: A lesser-known relic of Hyderabad’s Golconda era
Hyderabad: One of the city’s oldest Ashurkhanas is something that largely passes under the radar of most heritage enthusiasts. The ‘Naal-e-Mubarak’ at Pathergatti, a remnant of the Golconda or Qutb Shah period…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad CP reviews security, other provisions for Ashura
Hyderabad: City Police Commissioner CV Anand met with representatives of the Shia community at Salarjung Museum to coordinate preparations for “Yaum-e-Ashura,” which will be commemorated on August 8 and 9. He solicited…
- Middle East
Islamic new year: UAE announces holiday for public and private sector
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced an official paid holiday for all public and private sector employees on Saturday, July 30…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Forest dept urged to provide elephant for Muharram
Hyderabad: A city-based organization, Shia Companions, has urged the Telangana Forest department to issue a government order for permission to use Rajni, a local elephant, for the Muharram procession next month. Syed…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Ahead of Muharram, grant sought for renovations of Ashoorkhanas
Hyderabad: Ahead of Muharram which is going to begin by the end of July, a special grant has been sought for the renovation and repair of Ashoorkhanas in Hyderabad. Shia Companions, a…