Imam Hussain's martyrdom remembered in Mumbai on Muharram
Muharram, observed in memory of the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his followers in Karbala, was observed with prayers, fasting, mourning, 'maatam' (beating chest) and processions here on Wednesday.
Oct 12, 2016, 23:36 PM IST
Hindu artist from Gujarat makes Tazia for Muharram, sets example of communal harmony
A 32-year-old Hindu craftsman in Vadodara has adopted a unique way to spread the message of communal harmony!
Oct 12, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
Muharram being observed in various parts of country
Muharram marks the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain.
Oct 12, 2016, 14:59 PM IST
Restrictions in Srinagar to prevent Muharram procession
At least 91 people have been killed and over 12,000 injured during this violence that refused to abate.
Oct 12, 2016, 10:00 AM IST
Curfew in interior areas of Srinagar
Curfew on Tuesday remained in force in interior areas of Srinagar as a precautionary measure to maintain law and order in view of the fourth day of mourning of a minor boy, who was hit by pellets during a protest.
Oct 11, 2016, 11:52 AM IST
Following IB alert of threat by terrorists, security of Taj Mahal beefed up
Security has been heightened at many important places, tourist spots and government installations across Uttar Pradesh following an IB alert of a potential threat by terrorists, officials said on Sunday. Additional security has been deployed at the Taj Mahal, in Agra the biggest draw for foreign and domestic tourists.
Oct 09, 2016, 08:57 AM IST
Controversy erupts as actor Irrfan Khan questions practice of fasting and qurbani in Islam
Actor Irrfan Khan has said that slaughtering of goat does not mean Qurbani the ‘traditional style of sacrifice by Muslims’.
Jun 30, 2016, 18:45 PM IST
Pakistan's Shi`ites mark Ashura amid tight security after bombing
Shi`ites in Pakistan on Saturday demanded more protection from the government even as they observed Ashura amid tight security, a day after militant group LeJ carried out a suicide bombing on a Muharram procession in the Sindh province that claimed 24 lives.
Oct 24, 2015, 20:53 PM IST
Police foil Muharram procession in Srinagar, detains mourners
The Police on Saturday foiled the Muharram procession in Srinagar when they were trying to gather at Ghanta Ghar in lalchowk to take out a major procession.
Oct 24, 2015, 10:58 AM IST
Suicide bombing at Shia procession kills 22 in Pakistan
At least 22 people, including four children, were killed and 40 others injured on Friday in a suicide attack on a Muharram procession by minority Shias in Pakistan's Sindh province, a day after 12 people were killed when a suicide bomber blew himself up at a Shia shrine in Balochistan.
Oct 23, 2015, 21:31 PM IST
Elaborate security arrangements in Kolkata to ensure trouble-free Durga Puja
Kolkata is gearing up for five days of Durga Pujas from next week.
Oct 17, 2015, 11:05 AM IST
Muslims in Varanasi will not immerse tazia in Ganga river
A section of Muslim community here has said they will not immerse their tazia in Ganga river in the upcoming Muharram festival and will adhere to the High Court's ban order for immersion of idols and religious items in the river.
Oct 09, 2015, 21:08 PM IST
