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Shia mourners booked under UAPA for raising pro-Palestine, anti-Israel slogans at Muharram procession in Srinagar
5 months ago

Shia mourners booked under UAPA for raising pro-Palestine, anti-Israel slogans at Muharram procession in Srinagar

The Hindu  

A case under the Unlawful Activities Act was lodged by the J&K Police against Shia mourners who allegedly raised pro-Palestine and anti-Israel slogans during a Muharram procession in Srinagar two days ago. A case under Sections of the UAPA has been lodged at the Kothi Bagh Police Station in Srinagar against “unknown persons who attended the 8th Muharram procession” at …

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Muharram observed in Kalaburagi district
5 months ago

Muharram observed in Kalaburagi district

The Hindu  

Muslims belonging to the Shia sect observed the 10th day of Muharram on Wednesday in Kalaburagi with religious fervour to mourn the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain – the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was massacred in the Battle of Karbala in 680 A.D. The Sunni sect of Muslims observes fast and indulges in prayers; they also took out colourful …

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Ashura Muharram 2024: History and significance of Sunni fasting and Shia faaka on 10th Muharram
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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Photos: Shia Muslims worldwide mark Ashura
5 months, 1 week ago

Photos: Shia Muslims worldwide mark Ashura

Al Jazeera  

Tens of thousands of Shia Muslims across the globe on Tuesday observed Ashura, an annual commemoration mourning the seventh-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein. It is a particularly important period of mourning for Shia Muslims, as it marks the anniversary of the seventh-century Battle of Karbala in present-day Iraq, when Hussein was killed. More than 1,340 years after …

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Muharram 2023: Why is it Called Ashura? Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman and Other Countries
1 year, 4 months ago

Muharram 2023: Why is it Called Ashura? Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman and Other Countries

News 18  

MUHARRAM 2023: Muharram is the first month of the Islamic New Year, which has immense religious significance for Muslims worldwide. While both Shia and Sunni Muslims fast on Ashura, the day’s meaning and observance may differ due to their distinct beliefs and historical views. Date of Ashura in Saudi Arabia, India, Oman, and Other Countries This year, Ashura will be …

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Muharram 2023: Significance of fasting on Ashura for Shia and Sunni Muslims
1 year, 5 months ago

Muharram 2023: Significance of fasting on Ashura for Shia and Sunni Muslims

Hindustan Times  

Ashura is an important religious observance in Islam that falls on the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar and it holds significance for both Sunni and Shia Muslims but the way it is observed can vary between the two sects. Muharram 2023: Significance of fasting on Ashura for Shia and Sunni Muslims For Shia …

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Muharram 2022: Al Hijri date, history, significance, rituals performed by Muslims on Islamic New Year
2 years, 4 months ago

Muharram 2022: Al Hijri date, history, significance, rituals performed by Muslims on Islamic New Year

Hindustan Times  

Muharram is the first month in Islamic lunar calendar, followed by the months of Safar, Rabi-al-Thani, Jumada al-Awwal, Jumada ath-Thaniyah, Rajab, Shaban, Ramadan, Shawwal, Zu al-Qadah and Zu al-Hijjah. Muharram 2022: Al Hijri date, history, significance, rituals performed by Muslims on Islamic New Year Unlike the Gregorian calendar that consists of 365 days, Islamic calendar has about 354 days divided …

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Restrictions imposed in Srinagar locality to thwart Muharram processions
3 years, 4 months ago

Restrictions imposed in Srinagar locality to thwart Muharram processions

India TV News  

Authorities on Thursday imposed restrictions in Abi Guzar area of the city to prevent members of the Shia community from taking out any procession to mark Ashoora, the last day of the 10-day Muhurram mourning period, officials said. Restrictions have been imposed in Abi Guzar area falling under police station Kothibagh while security personnel have been deployed in strength to …

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Muharram 2020: Date And Significance of Ashura
4 years, 3 months ago

Muharram 2020: Date And Significance of Ashura

News 18  

Ashura is a holy day for Muslims all over the world. Celebrated on the 10th day of Muharram or the first month in the Islamic calendar, Ashura is of immense religious significance. As the Islamic calendar follows the lunar cycle, the English date of Muharram and Ashura vary every year. Ashura 2020: Significance The Shia Muslims see Ashura as the …

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Ashura: Why Muslims fast and mourn in Muharram
4 years, 3 months ago

Ashura: Why Muslims fast and mourn in Muharram

Al Jazeera  

The 10th of Muharram commemorates the death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. But for the Shia, it is also a major religious event to commemorate the martyrdom of Husayn Ibn Ali al-Hussein, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad, who died at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. Every year since then, many …

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Muharram 2020: Al Hijri date, significance of the Islamic New Year
4 years, 4 months ago

Muharram 2020: Al Hijri date, significance of the Islamic New Year

Hindustan Times  

After Ramadan or Ramzan, Muharram is considered to be the most sacred month in Islam and it marks the beginning of the lunar calendar which Islam follows. Muharram 2020 or Al Hijri 1442 The Islamic New Year, also known as Al Hijri or Arabic New Year, is celebrated on the first day of Muharram as it was in this holy …

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