Muharram symbolises spirit of sacrifice: Telangana Governor
She noted that the essence of Moharram lies in remembering goodness and sacrifice.
She noted that the essence of Moharram lies in remembering goodness and sacrifice.
According to traffic advisory, the main Tazia processions are set to begin on the night of Friday at approximately 9 p.m from various locations.
Calcutta High Court division bench of Chief Justice T.S. Sivagnanam and Justice Hiranmay Bhattacharya on Wednesday ordered West Bengal Police and West Bengal Pollution Control Board to check the sound pollution as result of unabated drum beating on the occasion of Muharram.
After over three decades, authorities allowed the 8th Muharram procession to pass through its traditional route on Thursday.
According to an official state government spokesman, a special social media surveillance cell has been formed to counter rumour-mongering.
The taziya is a replica of the tomb of Husain, the martyred grandson of Muhammad, that is carried in processions during Muharram.
A New Year brings new beginnings. Islamic New Year is one of the most sacred months for Islamic culture.
Most roads were sealed and security tightened in the Shia dominated localities as Muharram processions were banned.
The Muharram processions stand banned in Kashmir since 1990 when the armed insurgency began.
The areas where the restrictions have been imposed include Rainawari, Nowhatta, Khanyar, MR Gunj, and Safa Kadal in the old city area.
