Indian TV network highlights rituals, traditions, and significance of Muharram in India

The Indian TV network “Pratidin Time” published a detailed report shedding light on some specific information and facts about the month of Muharram for its non-Muslim viewers inside and outside the country.

According to the network’s report, translated by Shia Waves Agency, “This month is a time for reflection and mourning for Shia Muslims, as it marks the commemoration of the martyrdom of the Prophet’s grandson, Imam Hussein ibn Ali, peace be upon them.”

It noted that the mourning period in India begins on the first night of Muharram and extends for two months and eight days.

The report continued that “the first ten days of Muharram hold special significance, with the Muslim community donning black as a symbol of grief, which peaks on the tenth day of this month. On this day, Shia Muslims organize large processions, walking barefoot in the streets and chanting sorrowful poems to remember the sacrifice of Imam Hussein, his family and companions.”

The network, which specializes in local community affairs, added that “this grand commemoration is an essential part of the Muharram holiday, with mourning ceremonies continuing for ten days, concluding on July 17, corresponding to the Day of Ashura in India.”

The report also highlighted the significance of the month of Muharram for both Muslims and non-Muslims alike, providing several religious, social, and historical facts.

Among the most important religious ceremonies in this month is the recitation of Ziyarat Ashura, described as “a form of psychological connection” with the souls of the Karbala martyrs and an opportunity to reflect on the importance of their sacrifices for all humanity.