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  Muharram 2025: One dead, three injured due to electrocution in Jharkhand's Giridih district

  India | July 06, 2025 16:53 IST

  Muharram 2025: To ensure a peaceful and incident-free Muharram, Jharkhand police have intensified security measures across the state. Drones, CCTV surveillance, and heavy deployment of personnel have been put in place at critical and sensitive locations.

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  Muharram: UP Police issues strict guidelines, no new procession routes, ban on weapon display

  Uttar Pradesh | June 27, 2025 7:19 IST

  In an official communication sent on Thursday to all zonal ADGs, commissioners of police, IGs, DIGs, SSPs, and SPs, DGP Krishna outlined a detailed plan to maintain law and order and communal harmony during Muharram, which will be observed from June 27 to July 6.

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  Muharram 2025: Islamic New Year to begin from today after moon sighting in India, when is Ashura?

  India | June 27, 2025 15:52 IST

  Muharram 2025: The holy month of Muharram is observed by Muslims across the globe. The month is the first of the twelve months in the Islamic calendar, thereby marking the Islamic New Year.

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  Maharashtra: 10 injured in stone pelting during Muharram procession in Buldhana

  Maharashtra | July 19, 2024 11:36 IST

  The incident was reported on Thursday evening as the procession started at Gujri Chowk. The police lobbed tear gas shells to disperse the mob.

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  Madhya Pradesh Police arrests three for waving Palestinian flag during Muharram procession

  Madhya Pradesh | July 18, 2024 19:55 IST

  Three individuals were arrested in Khandwa, Madhya Pradesh, for allegedly waving a Palestinian flag during a Muharram procession, sparking concerns over communal tensions. Police are investigating the motive, while similar incidents were reported in other states, including Jharkhand and West Bengal.

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  Security beefed up in Delhi for Muharram processions, police issue traffic advisory | Check routes

  Delhi | July 17, 2024 8:25 IST

  Muharram is a time of mourning and remembrance for Muslims worldwide, as it commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Husayn at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE.

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  Muharram 2024: Islamic New Year to begin from July 8 in India after moon not sighted on Friday

  Lifestyle | July 06, 2024 23:57 IST

  The month of Muharram is held to be the most sacred of all the months, excluding Ramadan. The word "Muharram" is often considered synonymous with Ashura, the tenth day of the Muharram month.

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  Uttar Pradesh: 4 electrocuted, Many injured during Muharram procession in Sambhal

  News | July 29, 2023 12:24 IST

  On Friday, a major accident took place during the Tajia procession in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh. Here, during the procession of Muharram, four people got scorched due to lightning.

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  Delhi Police issues traffic advisory ahead of Muharram processions | CHECK routes to avoid

  Delhi | July 28, 2023 10:01 IST

  Several roads in Delhi, including Mathura Road and Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, will be affected due to Muharram processions on July 28 and 29.

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  Delhi Police conducts late-night patrolling in Jama Masjid area ahead of Muharram procession

  Delhi | July 28, 2023 7:56 IST

  Delhi Police Commissioner said that the patrolling is part of an institutionalised mechanism that is conducted from time to time

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  Section 144 imposed in Noida, Greater Noida till August 3; no namaz, puja permitted at public places

  Uttar Pradesh | July 20, 2023 10:56 IST

  As per the order, the restrictions under Section 144 will remain in force from July 20 to August 3, 2023.

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  Muharram 2023: Why do Muslims fast on Ashura Day? Check all details here

  Lifestyle | July 19, 2023 16:28 IST

  Muharram serves as a reminder that no one should ever have to suffer as much as Husayn did in Karbala.

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  West Bengal: 1 electrocuted to death, 9 injured during Muharram procession

  India | August 20, 2021 13:24 IST

  The incident happened at Milki-Atgama in the English Bazar police station area, they said.

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  Karnataka bans processions during Muharram, Ganesha festivals in view of COVID-19

  India | August 13, 2021 7:07 IST

  In order to contain the COVID outbreak, the Karnataka government on Thursday issued an order banning all Muharram processions till August 20.

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  Bihar: Youth killed in firing during Muharram procession in Hajipur, situation tense

  News | September 21, 2018 13:46 IST

  Bihar: Youth killed in firing during Muharram procession in Hajipur, situation tense

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  No Muharram procession in Srinagar, authorities impose restrictions under section 144 of CrPc

  India | October 12, 2016 11:57 IST

  Authorities in Jammu and Kashmir have imposed restrictions in parts of Srinagar on Wednesday to prevent a Muharram procession here. The decision this year comes in wake of the unparalleled unrest in the Kashmir

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  Bomb blast at Muharram procession in Pakistan kills 7, injures dozens

  World | November 24, 2012 19:09 IST

  Islamabad, Nov 24: A roadside bomb killed at least seven people, including three children, and wounded 30 others at the Shia Muslim procession of Muharram in northwestern Pakistan on Saturday, police said, as minority Shias