Muharram
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Muharram 2023: Why do Muslims fast on Ashura Day? Check all details here
Lifestyle | Jul 19, 2023, 04:28 PM ISTMuharram serves as a reminder that no one should ever have to suffer as much as Husayn did in Karbala.
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Muharram 2023: Date, history, significance and more details about Islamic New Year
Lifestyle | Jul 19, 2023, 01:11 PM ISTMuharram is an important part of Islamic culture in India and holds great religious significance for Muslims all over the world.
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Muharram 2022: Brickbatting takes place during procession in Bareilly village
India | Aug 09, 2022, 08:06 PM ISTMuharram 2022: Shia Muslims observe the Muharram in remembrance of the martyrdom of Hussain, grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, in the battle of Karbala.
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Muharram 2022: Significance for Muslims; 5 things you need to know about this day
Lifestyle | Aug 09, 2022, 11:53 PM ISTMuharram 2022: Muslims across the world mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Muhammad during the holy month. Know its significance and importance.
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Jammu and Kashmir: Restrictions imposed in some parts of Budgam in wake of Muharram
India | Aug 09, 2022, 12:50 PM ISTJammu and Kashmir: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha prayed for peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the people to be kind and compassionate.
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Lucknow: Tight security arrangements for Muharram; police teams, RAF deployed in sensitive areas
India | Aug 09, 2022, 09:36 AM 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 | Aug 07, 2022, 01:30 PM 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 | Jul 28, 2022, 08:29 AM 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 | Aug 20, 2021, 01:24 PM 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 | Aug 19, 2021, 09:01 PM 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 | Aug 19, 2021, 11:34 AM 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 | Aug 15, 2021, 08:08 AM 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 | Aug 02, 2021, 08:14 PM 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 | Aug 02, 2021, 01:20 PM 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 | Aug 02, 2021, 09:20 AM 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 | Sep 07, 2020, 05:29 PM 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 | Aug 31, 2020, 07:58 AM 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 | Aug 30, 2020, 01:46 PM 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 | Aug 27, 2020, 03:10 PM 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 | Aug 23, 2020, 12:12 PM 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.