Muharram
- Pakistan
Pak deploys Army across nation to ensure security during Muharram
Islamabad: Pakistan on Thursday decided to deploy Army troops across the country to ensure security and prevent sectarian violence during the month of Muharram. The decision was taken after the authorities in…
- Hyderabad
Hyderabad: Piles of garbage left unattended near Badshahi Ashurkhana
Hyderabad: With Muharram is just two days away, Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) has left piles of garbage unattended on the Badshai Ashurkhana premises. Located near Charminar, Badshahi Ashurkhana is classified as…
- India
Hyderabad: Ahead of Muharram, arrangements in full swing at Bibi Ka Alawa
Hyderabad: With the arrival of the sacred Islamic month of Muharram, preparations for the observance and mourning in the first ten days and the day of Ashura are underway in Hyderabad and…
- 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…
- 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…
