India
Ceremonies commemorate Qasim ibn Hassan in Lucknow, India
August 9, 2022
Ceremonies commemorate Qasim ibn Hassan in Lucknow, India
There are many Hussainiyahs organizing various religious ceremonies of Muharram in different cities of India. Among the Ashura ceremonies that were held in Lucknow, 450 kilometers from Delhi, the capital of India, was the symbolic wedding ceremony of Qasim ibn…
Indian ‘Minute Mirror’ newspaper: The primary lesson that Muharram gives us is to stand up against injustice
August 9, 2022
Indian ‘Minute Mirror’ newspaper: The primary lesson that Muharram gives us is to stand up against injustice
In an article, the newspaper (Minute Mirror) called on Muslims from around the world to be on the side of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, in his war against injustice, and not to remain silent as did their predecessors…
India: Authorities impose restrictions on Muharram processions in Srinagar
August 8, 2022
India: Authorities impose restrictions on Muharram processions in Srinagar
With Shia Muslims establishing mourning ceremonies to commemorate holy rituals on the martyrdom of Imam Hussein, peace be upon him, around the world, some authorities insist on either imposing restrictions on commemorating these rituals or disallowing their establishment. In Srinagar,…
The banner of the dome of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine raised in the far north of India
August 8, 2022
The banner of the dome of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine raised in the far north of India
The banner of the dome of Al-Abbas Holy Shrine was raised in the city of Kargil in northern India, to announce to its people and residents the start of the Husseini mourning season and ceremonies, and to recall the calamity…
Kashmir region covered in black to mourn the martyrs of Karbala
August 4, 2022
Kashmir region covered in black to mourn the martyrs of Karbala
The Kashmir Observer newspaper published a photo report in which it sheds light on the signs of sadness that prevailed throughout the region of Kashmir on the occasion of the holy month of Muharram. The newspaper said in its report,…
India: Members of Sunni sect seek to restrain Shias performing self-flagellation rituals during Muharram
August 3, 2022
India: Members of Sunni sect seek to restrain Shias performing self-flagellation rituals during Muharram
The Gujarat high court last Monday issued notice to the state government, the Endowment Board and sought a reply by Friday on a petition filed by members of the Sunni sect seeking to restrain Shias from performing self-flagellation rituals during…
Lucknow: Exhibition on Muharram with various paintings depicting the mournful month
August 3, 2022
Lucknow: Exhibition on Muharram with various paintings depicting the mournful month
Around 30 paintings and 40 photographs depicting various aspects of Muharram are on display at the 14th International Muharram photo and painting exhibition which was inaugurated at State Lalit Kala Akademi last Tuesday. These exhibits have been selected from 110…
Mumbai: Shia Muslims prepare to mark martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) as Muharram begins
July 31, 2022
Mumbai: Shia Muslims prepare to mark martyrdom of Imam Hussein (peace be upon him) as Muharram begins
As the holy Islamic month of Muharram begins, the Shia Muslims in Mumbai are preparing to mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, peace be upon him and his pure family. During the Covid-19…
India: Islamophobic attempts to criminalize Islam and Muslim identity in public places
July 31, 2022
India: Islamophobic attempts to criminalize Islam and Muslim identity in public places
Throughout the pandemic and in its aftermath, India has seen a steady rise in Islamophobic targeting of the Muslim community. From the prevalent cow-vigilantism-related lynching in Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka’s Hijab controversy to Gurugram’s Namaz row, Muslim religious practices have become…
India’s treatment of Muslims threatens to repeat apartheid, Mandela’s granddaughter writes
July 27, 2022
India’s treatment of Muslims threatens to repeat apartheid, Mandela’s granddaughter writes
Ndelika, Nelson Mandela’s granddaughter has expressed her concern about the mistreatment of Muslims in India. In an article she wrote in the British newspaper ‘The Independent’, Ndelika – a social activist – said, “India, the world’s largest democracy, has long…