Muharram

Muharram Procession In Hyderabad Despite Court's No, Covid Rules Violated

Hyderabad News | Reported by Uma Sudhir, Edited by Arun Nair | Monday August 31, 2020

Hundreds of people joined the annual Muharram procession on Sunday in Hyderabad amid the COVID-19 pandemic in defiance of a court order. A large number of devotees were seen walking with the historic 'Bibi Ka Alam' procession in the old quarters of the city, with no visible social distancing. Many participants were seen without masks.

"His Emphasis On Equality Is Noteworthy": PM Modi Pays Homage To Imam Hussian

India News | Press Trust of India | Sunday August 30, 2020

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Imam Hussain on Sunday to mark Muharram, saying nothing was more important to him than the values of truth and justice.

Bombay High Court Grants Permission For Muharram Procession In Mumbai

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 29, 2020

The Bombay High Court on Friday granted permission for a Muharram procession in the city with stringent restrictions in place in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Muharram 2020: History, Significance And Know All About The Day Of Ashura

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Friday August 28, 2020

Muharram India 2020: Muharram is the period of grief and mourning for Shia Muslims across the world. On Muharram, mourners offer prayers at mosques and take out processions grieving the death of the Prophet's grandson.

Supreme Court Refuses Permission For Muharram Processions, Cites Covid

India News | Reported by A Vaidyanathan, Edited by Deepshikha Ghosh | Thursday August 27, 2020

Refusing permission for Muharram processions in the country over the weekend, the Supreme Court today said it would lead to chaos and "one particular community will be targeted" for spreading the coronavirus.

Ganesh Chaturthi: Mumbai Police Heightens Security For Ganeshotsav And Muharram

Mumbai News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 22, 2020

The Mumbai police have tightened security to keep a hawk-eyed vigil across the city during the 10-day Ganesh Chaturthi festival or Ganeshotsav, which began today amid the COVID-19 pandemic, an official said.

Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: Maharashtra Releases Guidelines On Ganeshotsav Celebrations

India News | Press Trust of India | Saturday August 22, 2020

Maharashtra Home Minister Anil Deshmukh has urged people to celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi (Ganeshotsav), which began today, in a low-key manner and avoid crowding in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Muharram 2020: Maharashtra Issues Guidelines In View Of COVID-19 Pandemic

India News | Press Trust of India | Thursday August 20, 2020

Muharram 2020: The Maharashtra government has issued a notice saying, Muharram should be observed keeping coronavirus guidelines in mind. Processions and large gatherings will not be allowed this year. Muharram is observed by Muslims to mourn the death of Hazrat Imam Hussain, in the battle of Karbala, in the seventh century. It marks the first and ...

Muharram 2020: Know The Significance, 12 Islamic Months And Their Meaning

India News | Edited by Debjani Chatterjee | Thursday August 20, 2020

Muharram 2020: It was on this day that Prophet Muhammad went from Mecca to Medina. Both Shia and Sunni Muslims mourn on Muharram as the Prophet's grandson Hussain Ibn Ali died on this day. Many also observe partial fast as part of the mourning. Muslims belonging to the Shia sect often wear black clothes on Muharram.

UP MLA's Father Under House Arrest For "Puja" On Muharram Procession Route

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 11, 2019

The police have registered a case against the father of independent MLA Raghuraj Pratap Singh, also known as Raja Bhaiya, for defying restrictions on holding a "bhandara" on a Muharram procession route in Pratapgarh.

BJP Leader Slams Digvijaya Singh Over Muharram Tweet

India News | Press Trust of India | Wednesday September 11, 2019

Senior Congress leader Digvijaya Singh on Tuesday faced a backlash from social media users and BJP leader Shahnawaz Hussain after he "saluted" Muslims on the "auspicious" occasion of Muharram.

At Rs 140 Per Litre, Milk Costs Higher Than Petrol In Pakistan: Report

World News | Indo-Asian News Service | Wednesday September 11, 2019

The price of milk has gone out of control across major cities of Pakistan on the day when Muharram is observed, according to Pakistani media reports. The price of milk has reached Rs 140 per litre in Karachi and the Sindh Province.

Roof Collapses During Muharram Procession In Andhra Pradesh, 20 Injured

Andhra Pradesh News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Wednesday September 11, 2019

The roof collapsed under the weight of onlookers who were standing on the roof to watch a Muharram procession in an Andhra Pradesh village.

Muharram 2019: 10 Things To Know About The Day Of Ashura

India News | Edited by Richa Taneja | Tuesday September 10, 2019

Muharram is a period of intense grief and mourning for Shia Muslims. The mourners congregate at a mosque for sorrowful poetic recitations. Some Shia Muslims observe the mourning with blood donation. Sunni Muslims commemorate the day through voluntary fasting. While fasting during the month of Ramadan became obligatory, the fast of Ashura was made n...

Financial Markets To Remain Closed On Tuesday For Muharram

Business | Edited By Anshul (With inputs from agencies) | Tuesday September 10, 2019

Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) remained net sellers in the capital market, pulling out Rs 188.08 crore on Monday, according to provisional exchange data.