Muharram
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Muharram 2020: Virtual Majlis telecasted on first day of holy month
News | Aug 22, 2020, 11:04 AM 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 | Aug 21, 2020, 12:47 PM 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 | Aug 18, 2020, 08:29 AM 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 | Aug 12, 2020, 04:52 PM 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 | Sep 10, 2019, 02:45 PM ISTClash broke out during Muharram procession in Shajapur, Madhya Pradesh. However, police had to resort to lathicharge to control crowds.
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Man electrocuted, another injured as Tazia hits live wires in Sambhal
India | Sep 10, 2019, 11:37 AM ISTThe incident took place in Bahjoi area when Safleen (40) and others were taking out 'tazia', police said.
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Curfew-like restrictions reimposed in several parts of Kashmir to foil Muharram processions
India | Sep 10, 2019, 10:33 AM ISTCurfew-like restrictions were reimposed on Tuesday in several parts of Kashmir, including the city, to foil any plans on taking out Muharram processions in the Valley as authorities apprehended that large congregations might lead to violence.
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Prohibitory orders clamped in UP's Muzaffarnagar in view of upcoming festivals
India | Aug 27, 2019, 11:36 AM ISTAccording to Sub-Divisional Magistrate (SDM) Inderkant Dwivedi, the prohibitory orders under section 144 of the Code of Criminal Procedure (CrPC) were clamped in the area on Monday evening in view of the upcoming festivals of Muharram and Dussehra.
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BJP MLA booked for opposing Muharram procession in Uttar Pradesh
India | Sep 22, 2018, 11:18 PM ISTFive cases were registered at Cantonment and Bithari Chainpur police stations against Mishra and others for opposing a Muharram procession in village Khajuria, police said.
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Kurukshetra: Why Hindus and Muslims fought over Muharram and Durga idol immersion?
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Muharram-Dussehra clashes break out in Parts of UP, Bihar
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Clash breaks out during Muharram procession in Kanpur
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Muharram: Nine injured in clashes between two communities in UP
India | Oct 01, 2017, 11:42 PM ISTTension gripped the Parampurva area in Kanpur district after six persons were injured today in a clash during a Muharram procession
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Muharram: Violence in Kanpur over Tazia procession route
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Aaj Ki Baat Sept 20 episode: 'How Calcutta High Court foiled Mamata's Muslim votebank gambit'
Sep 21, 2017, 03:34 PM ISTThe High Court has now permitted idol immersions on all days till midnight, and has directed police to ensure that the routes of idol immersions and Muharram processions do not clash.
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You are exercising extreme power without any basis, Calcutta HC tells Mamata Banerjee govt
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'Muharram vs Durga Puja': Calcutta HC to deliver crucial verdict today
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As it happened: Calcutta HC lifts Mamata Banerjee government's ban order on Durga idol immersion
India | Sep 21, 2017, 04:47 PM ISTActing Chief Justice of Calcutta HC tells state government, 'there is a difference between regulation and prohibition.'
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BJP, RSS condemn Mamata’s ban on immersion of Durga idols on Muharram, call it ‘unconstitutional’
National | Aug 24, 2017, 07:39 PM ISTThe BJP and RSS today came down hard on the West Bengal government for deciding not to allow immersion of Durga idols on the day of Muharram on October 1 and described the decision as 'unconstitutional' and an insult to the Hindu community
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No Durga idol immersion on Muharram in West Bengal this year, says Mamata Banerjee
News | Aug 24, 2017, 07:43 PM IST