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2 weeks, 1 day ago

IAF Hyderabad airshow: Hyderabad Police issues traffic advisory for today | Check route diversions

As the Indian Air Force is set to hold an air show on Sunday, the Hyderabad Police has issued a traffic advisory for the civilians. Prime route diversions Necklace Rotary: Traffic coming from the Khairtabad flyover towards NTR Marg will be diverted at Indira Gandhi statue towards PVNR Marg/Necklace Road – Prasads IMAX/ Mint compound Lane. Old Telugu Thalli Junction: …

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54 years, 11 months ago

The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation

CNN

Editor’s note: Sign up for Unlocking the World, CNN Travel’s weekly newsletter. “We’ve seen a very remarkable increase in demand for traveling into Iraq,” Robert Kyle Molina, Lupine Travel’s tour manager, told CNN. “Every year we’re seeing more people come to Iraq than before,” he told CNN Travel. “Demand is definitely increasing, but most people don’t even know they can …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Millions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims head to Iraq's Karbala to mark the death of Imam Hussein

The Independent

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4 months ago

35 Pakistani dead, 18 injured after bus carrying pilgrims to Iraq coverturns in Iran

India TV News

Tehran: In a tragic incident, at least 35 Pakistani pilgrims have died and 18 have been injured after a bus overturned at a checkpost in Iran's Yazd, DawnNews TV reported. The crash happened Tuesday night in the central Iranian province of Yazd, said Mohammad Ali Malekzadeh, a local emergency official, according to the state-run IRNA news agency. Iranian media has …

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4 months ago

Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq

Al Jazeera

Accident in central province of Yazd was blamed on a defective braking system, according to preliminary police probe. At least 28 pilgrims from Pakistan have been killed and 23 injured after their bus overturned in central Iran, according to Iranian state media. A technical defect in the vehicle’s braking system caused the accident, according to a preliminary investigation by traffic …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Muharram observed by communities across north Karnataka

The Hindu

Muharram, the death anniversary of the grandsons of Prophet Mohammad in the war of Karbala in the 7th century, is being observed across the State. The nine-day rituals include carrying the panja, an image of the Prophet’s family, the Alabi or Fakir Swami deities, around the village, praying to them, offering incense and other materials, singing sad songs of Karbala …

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5 months, 1 week ago

Ashura Muharram 2024: History and significance of Sunni fasting and Shia faaka on 10th Muharram

Hindustan Times

This year, Muslims across United Kingdom, Canada, USA and those in the Middle East, including Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain and other Arab states marked the onset of the New Islamic Year 1446 AH on Sunday July 07, 2024, which was the first day of the Holy Month of Muharram al Haram hence, Ashura in these …

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6 months, 1 week ago

The pilgrimage sites of Iraq's timeless and holy cities

BBC

The pilgrimage sites of Iraq's timeless and holy cities Stuart Butler Travellers to what was once was the spiritual centre of the world can learn about the region's long and storied history – as well as see the biggest annual pilgrimage on Earth. Today, just more than 100km west of the archaeological site of Nippur are the shrine cities of …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Karbala Rivayat singers from Agasanur perform outside the village for the first time

The Hindu

Last week, for the very first time, Karbala Rivayat singers of Agasanur village of Ballari district performed outside their village, winning over the hearts of the audience gathered at the Bangalore International Centre. Beyond the walls of religion and caste Speaking to The Hindu, Mr. Usman Ali says, “Just like me, Dose Iranna and many other Rivayat singers have been …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Hyderabad Traffic Curbs for Saddula Bathukamma Celebrations

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: In connection with “Saddula Bathukamma” to be celebrated at Lumbini Park and Upper Tank bund on October 22, Sunday, Hyderabad city police issued a traffic advisory. Traffic coming from Iqbal Minar will not be allowed towards Upper tank bund will be diverted towards Telugu tally flyover, Kattamaisamma temple, Indira park, Gandhinagar, RTC cross road. Traffic coming from Liberty junctiom …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa

Associated Press

There’s the Tunisian woman who fasts during the Islamic holy month of Ramadan, though not for God. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Undeterred, he tried to change the “Muslim” designation on his identity card to state he adheres to no religion. Share Share Copy Link copied Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory in view of DUSU election results, Tazia procession today | Check details

India TV News

The Delhi Police on Saturday issued a traffic advisory as the counting of votes for four central penal posts for the Delhi University Students' Union Elections 2023 are underway. Tazia Procession routes in Delhi The Delhi Police in its advisory said that the main Tazia procession will be taken out from Pahari Bhojla and will proceed to Dargah Shah-e-Mardan and …

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1 year, 3 months ago

Delhi: Traffic restrictions in national capital ahead of Chehlum procession on Thursday

India TV News

A traffic advisory has been issued by the Delhi Police for Thursday ahead of the Chehlum procession. Chehlum procession route The procession will proceed to Dargah Shah-e-Mardan and later to Karbala via Chitli Qabar, Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid, Hauz Qazi, Ajmeri Gate, Paharganj Bridge, Chelmsford Road, and New Delhi Railway Station in north Delhi. The procession will also pass through …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Solemnity, somberness mark Youm-e- Ashura

Deccan Chronicle

VIJAYAWADA: Youm-e-Ashura, the tenth day of Muharram, was marked with a great sense of solemnity, and somberness in Koneru Center at Machilipatnam of Krishna district on Saturday to pay homage to Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was martyred in Karbala in the 7th century. The devout Shias in large numbers joined in the self-flagellation and chest-beating ritual …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Muharram 2023: Significance of Ashura for Muslims; 5 things you need to know about the day

India TV News

Muharram 2023 is an important time for Muslims, as the 10th day of the Islamic month marks the day of Ashura. This special day 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. Ashura is a time of sadness and mourning, it is …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Muharram Tazia Procession Taken Out in Srinagar's Traditional Route After 34 Years

Deccan Chronicle

SRINAGAR: Thousands of Shia mourners, most of them clad in black clothes and chanting in unison on Thursday marched along the streets of uptown Srinagar after the authorities lifted a 34-year-old ban on taking out a tazia procession along the traditional route in Jammu and Kashmir’s summer capital on the 8th of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar. …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar after over three decades

Hindustan Times

After 34 years, the Muharram procession was taken out on its traditional route from Gurubazar to Dalgate in Srinagar on Thursday. Today is a historic occasion for Shia brethren in Kashmir valley as after 34 years 8th Muharram procession is taking place on the traditional route, from Guru Bazar to Dalgate.” The 8th Muharram was banned in 1989 by authorities …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Muharram 2023: Al Hijri date, history, significance of the Islamic New Year, rituals performed by Muslims

Hindustan Times

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and holds great significance for Muslims worldwide as it is Islamic New Year, also known as Al Hijri or Arabic New Year and is celebrated on the first day of Muharram as it was in this holy month that Prophet Muhammad migrated from Mecca to Medina. Muharram 2023: Al Hijri date, …

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1 year, 6 months ago

A road trip across the cradle of civilisation

BBC

A road trip across the cradle of civilisation Simon Urwin A road trip across the cradle of civilisation Along a single road cutting across the heart of Iraq, you can see where people first learned to write, use maths and invent the wheel. Simon Urwin Fisherman Razaq Abu Haida lives along the Al-Ahwar wetlands, one of the world's largest inland …

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1 year, 8 months ago

Traffic curbs for Hanuman Jayanti procession

Deccan Chronicle

Hyderabad: In view of the Sri Hanuman Jayanti Vijaya Yatra on Thursday, Hyderabad police issued a traffic advisory diverting traffic away from the procession routes. 1.15 pm: When procession reaches Kacheguda crossroad, traffic coming from Station road and other bylanes will be diverted at Lingampally crossroads towards Post Office road and Chappal bazaar. 5.45 pm: When the procession reaches Paradise …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Arbaeen pilgrimage brings millions to Iraqi city of Karbala

Al Jazeera

Shia pilgrims arrive in the holy city of Karbala on Friday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husayn. Sara Mushtaq, a 35-year-old woman from Karachi, Pakistan, said at one point during the walk that her “feet just wouldn’t move” and described briefly collapsing on the side of the road. “It is hard to fathom the scale at which this gathering …

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2 years, 3 months ago

Muslim encroachment on temple land, Karbala built in temple complex: Ground report on Islamisation along UP-Nepal border

Op India

Several recent reports have shown that demography is changing rapidly along India’s border with Nepal. The second mosque at a distance of barely 500 metres Illegal encroachment on Balarampur’s Hanuman Garhi temple The OpIndia team arrived at the Hanuman Garhi temple, which is located in the heart of Balrampur. Balarampur’s Hanuman Garhi temple Bones thrown inside the Hanuman Mandir Pawan …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Frantic rescue effort under way at Iraq shrine hit by landslide

Al Jazeera

Operation continues to save people trapped under the rubble with at least four dead at the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine in Karbala province. The official Iraqi news agency INA, citing the civil defence service, said on Sunday that four bodies were recovered from the debris at the Qattarat al-Imam Ali shrine in Karbala province, central Iraq. “We have found four …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Muslims skip Muharram procession in favour of serving people

Hindustan Times

Mumbai: The tradition of participating in a “Tazia” procession during Muharram, observed on Tuesday, seems to be fading fast. Now, the tenth day of the holy month of Muharram is mostly associated with a humble drink “sherbet” which holds a deep meaning. Hence this tradition of serving sherbet to weary travellers is observed as a remembrance.” The community also believes …

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IAF Hyderabad airshow: Hyderabad Police issues traffic advisory for today | Check route diversions

The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation

Millions of Shiite Muslim pilgrims head to Iraq's Karbala to mark the death of Imam Hussein

35 Pakistani dead, 18 injured after bus carrying pilgrims to Iraq coverturns in Iran

Bus crash in Iran kills at least 28 Pakistani pilgrims travelling to Iraq

Muharram observed by communities across north Karnataka

Ashura Muharram 2024: History and significance of Sunni fasting and Shia faaka on 10th Muharram

The pilgrimage sites of Iraq's timeless and holy cities

Karbala Rivayat singers from Agasanur perform outside the village for the first time

Hyderabad Traffic Curbs for Saddula Bathukamma Celebrations

Fearing ostracism or worse, many nonbelievers hide their views in the Middle East and North Africa

Delhi Police issues traffic advisory in view of DUSU election results, Tazia procession today | Check details

Delhi: Traffic restrictions in national capital ahead of Chehlum procession on Thursday

Solemnity, somberness mark Youm-e- Ashura

Muharram 2023: Significance of Ashura for Muslims; 5 things you need to know about the day

Muharram Tazia Procession Taken Out in Srinagar's Traditional Route After 34 Years

Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar after over three decades

Muharram 2023: Al Hijri date, history, significance of the Islamic New Year, rituals performed by Muslims

A road trip across the cradle of civilisation

Traffic curbs for Hanuman Jayanti procession

Arbaeen pilgrimage brings millions to Iraqi city of Karbala

Muslim encroachment on temple land, Karbala built in temple complex: Ground report on Islamisation along UP-Nepal border

Frantic rescue effort under way at Iraq shrine hit by landslide

Muslims skip Muharram procession in favour of serving people