Muharram
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Lucknow: Tight security arrangements for Muharram; police teams, RAF deployed in sensitive areas
India | August 09, 2022 9:36 ISTLucknow: The administration will keep sharing every development during this period so that people are not misled by rumour mongers.
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Srinagar: Restrictions imposed in city areas to thwart Muharram processions
India | August 07, 2022 13:30 ISTMuharram 2022: The officials said security forces have been deployed in strength to prevent any untoward incident.
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Muharram 2022: No Paiki procession in Kanpur this year in wake of June 3 violence
India | July 28, 2022 8:29 ISTMuharram 2022: The Paiki procession was supposed to resume this year after it was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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West Bengal: 1 electrocuted to death, 9 injured during Muharram procession
India | August 20, 2021 13:24 ISTThe incident happened at Milki-Atgama in the English Bazar police station area, they said.
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Procession marking Muharram observed in Srinagar
News | August 19, 2021 21:01 ISTMuharram is being observed in parts of the country on August 19 with restrictions due to COVID. Hundreds of Muslims attended a procession in JandK's Srinagar. Muharram is considered as the first month of Islamic calendar. 10th day of Muharram is called 'Ashura'.
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Restrictions imposed in Srinagar locality to thwart Muharram processions
India | August 19, 2021 11:34 ISTRestrictions have been imposed in Abi Guzar area while security personnel have been deployed in strength to maintain law and order on the 10th of Muharram, the officials said.
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Uttar Pradesh bans Muharram processions but allows 'Tazia'
India | August 15, 2021 8:08 ISTThe Yogi Adityanath administration issued an order on Saturday, asking district authorities to not allow any religious processions to be taken out during Muharram.
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Kurukshetra | UP bans religious processions during Muharram
Kurukshetra | August 02, 2021 20:14 ISTThe Uttar Pradesh Police has prohibited the religious processions during Muharram due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Following the circular issued by Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Mukul Goel on July 31, the Shia clerics have raised questions over the objectionable language used in it. They were unhappy with Muharram being repeatedly referred to as a 'festival' in the circular issued to police personnel in all districts.
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Abki Baar Kiski Sarkar | Shia clerics in UP object to restrictions on Muharram celebrations
News | August 02, 2021 13:20 ISTThe Uttar Pradesh Police has prohibited the religious processions during Muharram due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the circular issued by Uttar Pradesh Director General of Police (DGP) Mukul Goel on July 31, the Shia clerics have raised questions over the objectionable language used in it. They were unhappy with Muharram being repeatedly referred to as a 'festival' in the circular issued to police personnel in all districts. Police officials have also been asked to take clerics in confidence to ensure a ban on congregations.
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UP DGP releases circular to ban Muharram processions amid COVID, Muslim clerics oppose
News | August 02, 2021 9:20 ISTAccording to the circular, DGP Mukul Goel has also urged his officers to communicate with religious leaders for spreading awareness about COVID-19 and the need to observe Muharram indoors.
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Ganesh Chaturthi and Muharram unite people across faiths
News | September 07, 2020 17:29 ISTThe festivals in India do not just offer a temporary reprieve from the daily grind but also serve as a medium to promote peace and brotherhood as people from across faiths gather at one place to commemorate the event.
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Srinagar: 15 cops, several mourners injured in clash over Muharram processions
India | August 31, 2020 7:58 ISTScores of mourners were injured over the weekend after security forces fired pellets and tear shells on Muharram processions at Bemina and Zadibal areas in Srinagar, even as police said more than 15 of its personnel were injured in stone pelting.
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Weekend lockdown continues ahead of Muharram in Prayagraj
News | August 30, 2020 13:46 ISTWeekend lockdown continues across Uttar Pradesh in wake of COVID-19 pandemic.
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SC declines permission to carry out Muharram procession across country
India | August 27, 2020 15:10 ISTAmid the rising number of coronavirus cases, the Supreme Court on Thursday declined permission for carrying out Muharram procession across the country and asked Lucknow-based petitioner to move before the Allahabad High Court with his plea. The apex court said how can it pass a general order for the whole country.
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UP govt allows 'tazias', 'majlis' during Muharram with restrictions
India | August 23, 2020 12:12 ISTThe Uttar Pradesh government has accepted the demands of Shia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawwad regarding certain Muharram rituals and allowed the community members to keep 'taziyas' in their homes and observe 'azadari' during Muharram but with certain restrictions.
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Muharram 2020: Virtual Majlis telecasted on first day of holy month
News | August 22, 2020 11:04 ISTDue to COVID-19 pandemic, festivals this year are being celebrated with low enthusiasm. According to the guidelines issued by the government, public gatherings are being avoided during the celebrations.
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Shia cleric objects to ban on Muharram rituals
India | August 21, 2020 12:47 ISTShia cleric Maulana Kalbe Jawwad has taken strong exception to the blanket ban on all Muharram rituals by the Lucknow Police Commissionerate.
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No Muharram congregations in Kargil as COVID-19 cases continue to rise
India | August 18, 2020 8:29 ISTMuharram, which is likely to fall on Thursday, is the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is considered sacred by Muslims who observe the month with abstinence and prayers to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain in the battle of Karbala in the 7th century.
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Shia board issues Muharram guidelines
India | August 12, 2020 16:52 ISTThe All India Shia Personal Law Board (AISPLB) has issued its Muharram advisory, asking people to follow all norms of social distancing, wear masks and wherever possible, take part in Muharram rituals online or via TV channels broadcasting them.
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Madhya Pradesh: Clash breaks out during Muharram procession in Shajapur
News | September 10, 2019 14:45 ISTClash broke out during Muharram procession in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh. However, police had to resort to lathicharge to control crowds.
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