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Hyderabad: Hyderabad Police Commissioner CV Anand on Friday said that robust security arrangements have been made in Hyderabad in observance of Muharram mourning days. Today, marking the 8th day of Muharram, he visited Bibi Ka Alam in Dar-ul-Shifa at Dabeerpura, and offered flowers and 'dattis'. On the occasion, he personally inspected the security arrangements in place. Speaking to media persons, he said that the Muharram mourning days have now reached the eighth day and added that numerous coordination meetings were held before Muharram commenced, involving Ministers, Shia religious leaders, police, and officials from other departments. All necessary precautionary measures were undertaken based on the suggestions received in those meetings. He explained that smaller daily processions have been taking place over the past eight days, and full-scale security is being provided for them. Regarding traffic management, he stated that additional police personnel have been brought in from outside and measures have been taken under the supervision of the traffic Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) to ensure smooth traffic flow. He noted that there is a possibility of snatchings, pick-pocketing, and eve-teasing during procession times. However, the crime police and She Teams have been vigilant, curbing these activities and taking some individuals into custody. He announced that due to the likelihood of a large number of people visiting tomorrow (9th Muharram) and on the 10th Muharram, as a precautionary measure, security arrangements are being made with 3,000 police personnel to ensure the Muharram procession takes place peacefully. Anand said that all necessary advance measures regarding traffic, safety, and security have been taken and requested the public to cooperate with the police to ensure the Muharram observances take place peacefully.
SRINAGAR, JULY 04: Thousands of Shia mourners participated in the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar on Friday morning, marking the third consecutive year that the traditional religious practice has been revived along its historic route after a 35-year ban. The pre-dawn procession, which began at 5:00 am from Guru Bazar, passed through BudshahKadal and Maulana Azad Road before culminating at Dalgate. This iconic route, blocked off since the early 1990s due to security concerns, was officially reopened in 2023 under the administration of Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, a decision welcomed ac ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): On the 10th day of Muharram being observed as Ashura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspired people to uphold truth in the face of adversity, the PM added. 'The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversity,' PM Modi posted on X. Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday, appealed to follow the path shown by Hazrat ...Read More >
Mumbai, July 7: Every year, the Islamic calendar begins not with a fixed date, but with eyes toward the sky. This year followed tradition, as the crescent moon was sighted in India on June 26. This marked June 27 as the first day of Muharram, setting Ashura, the 10th day and the most solemn day of mourning, on July 6. Now, there is growing uncertainty over whether Monday, July 7, will be declared a public holiday across India for Ashura. As mentioned, the new Islamic year began on June 27, following the moon sighting on June 26. This places Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram and the most signif ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Ashoorkhanas across Hyderabad, especially in the Old City, are being readied for the Tenth Day of Muharram, a day of solemn observance for Shia Muslims. Prayer gatherings were held in many Ashoorkhanas, with congregants dressed in black as a sign of mourning. The grand procession, which draws large crowds of devotees, includes many who fast and perform matam (ritual chest-beating), will begin from Bibi ka Alawa after the Zuhr prayers, proceed with the Alam mounted on an elephant through Yakutpura, Alijah Kotla, Charminar, Gulzar Houz, Mir Chowk, Mir Alam Mandi, Zehranagar, Darul Sh ...Read More >
Jhansi: A bomb threat delayed the Durg-bound Chhattisgarh Sampark Kranti Express on Friday night, when it was halted at Virangana Laxmibai Jhansi railway station for nearly an hour. The threat turned out to be a hoax, and the train resumed its journey after a thorough inspection. According to SP, GRP, Vipul Srivastav, after the train left Hazrat Nizamuddin railway station in Delhi around 6pm on Friday, a call was recieved at the railway helpline 139, claiming that a bomb had been planted in a sleeper coach of the train. The railway control room in Lucknow started preparations for search of the ...Read More >
Nagpur: The city is preparing for Muharram with Ashura, 10th day of the Islamic month, set to be observed on Sunday by Shia and Sunni Muslims.The Dawoodi Bohra community solemnly observed Ashura, the 10th day of Moharram, on Saturday to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Husain (AS), the beloved grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), who laid down his life in the historic battle of Karbala upholding values of justice, truth and righteousness, as per their calendar. Each group commemorates the day with distinct rituals, reflecting their spiritual tradition and devotion.For the Shia community, Ashu ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Muharram procession, the Delhi Police has made detailed traffic arrangements across the national capital to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety, a senior officer said. Muharram will be observed in the capital on June 6, he said. Also Read | Centre Notifies Waqf Management Rules 2025; Portal, Database, Audit of Waqf Properties. Speaking to ANI, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta said, " As Muharram is on June 6 in Delhi, we have set up detailed arrangements for traffic. It will be our job to pro ...Read More >
New Delhi, July 6: Prime Minister Narendra Modi has said that the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. In a post on his X handle on Sunday, PM Modi said he inspired people to uphold truth in the face of adversity. "The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversity," wrote PM Modi on X. Currently, the Prime Minister is in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil, where he will participate in the 17th BRICS Summit and undertake a state visit. The solemn observance ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha on Sunday joined the Ashura, the 10th and concluding day of Muharram and joined thousands of Shia mourners (azadars) who commemorated martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) in the battle of Karbala. On Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, a large mourning procession is taken out in Srinagar's Bota Kadal in the Downtown part of the city. Mourners, wearing black dresses, recite elegies and flagellate their chests to show solidarity with the Karbala martyrs. LG Sinha joined the procession and draped the Zuljena(the symbolic holy horse) wit ...Read More >
Moradabad (Uttar Pradesh) [India], July 3 (ANI): Ahead of Muharram and Kanwar Yatra, security has been heightened and CCTVs installed in Moradabad. SP City, Ranvijay Singh, said that arrangements had been made for both occasions using technology. SP City, Ranvijay Singh said, "We have made all the arrangements for the Muharram and Kanwar Yatra. All the homework has been done. All the peace committee meetings have been held in all police stations. We have held a meeting with all the stakeholders. Internal departmental coordination has also been done. We have accessed the route for Tazia, and t ...Read More >
Srinagar: The Shia community in Kashmir on Friday took out a Muharram procession on the traditional route in the city to mark the eighth day of mourning, officials said. The procession was taken out in a peaceful manner with authorities making adequate security arrangements. This is the third consecutive year that the administration has allowed the Muharram procession to be taken out on the traditional route through the heart of the city. The procession began from Guru Bazar locality in the city and passed through the designated route via Jehangir Chowk and Maulana Azad Road and culminated ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): On the 10th day of Muharram being observed as Ashura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspired people to uphold truth in the face of adversity, the PM added. 'The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversity,' PM Modi posted on X. Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday, appealed to follow the path shown by Hazrat ...Read More >
Patna: In a major political declaration, Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday announced his party's intention to contest all 243 seats in the upcoming Bihar assembly elections. Speaking at a public rally in Saran district, bordering his Hajipur Lok Sabha constituency, Paswan's announcement signals a bold shift in the state's political narrative."When I say Chirag Paswan will contest the election, I mean that I will field candidates from all 243 seats in Bihar. I will contest from all seats," he told the cheering crowd.Addressing supporters with fervour, Paswan said, "I ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) As Jammu and Kashmir Lt Governor Manoj Sinha joined Muslim mourners during the 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar city, two loud and powerful statements of communal harmony, co-existence and religious brotherhood reflecting the true spirit of 'Kashmiriyat' were made in Kashmir on Sunday. Lt Governor (L-G) Manoj Sinha served drinking water and refreshments to mourners when he saw off the 10th Muharram procession at Bota Kadal area of Srinagar. Hundreds of Shia mourners welcomed the Lt Governor as he joined the procession. In addition to offering water to th ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 6 (Maxim News): In a major boost to employment opportunities in the banking sector, public sector banks (PSBs) are set to recruit around 50,000 personnel during the current financial year (FY2025), according to data compiled from various banks. The move is aimed at supporting expanding business operations, enhancing customer services, and strengthening digital and physical infrastructure. The State Bank of India (SBI), the country's largest lender, is leading the hiring wave with plans to employ nearly 20,000 people in FY2025. This includes both probationary officers and speci ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): On the 10th day of Muharram being observed as Ashura today, Congress MP and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, Rahul Gandhi, on Sunday, appealed to follow the path shown by Hazrat Imam Hussain, leading toward humanity, peace, and unity. In a post on X, Rahul Gandhi shared, 'On this day of Muharram, we should resolve to follow the path shown by Hazrat Imam Hussain, which, through struggle, sacrifice, and dedication, leads us toward humanity, peace, and unity.' Muharram holds significant religious importance for Shia Muslims. In India, 7-8 crore Shia Muslim com ...Read More >
Guwahati: The East Khasi Hills district administration will enforce a new set of parking regulations from August 1 to improve urban mobility across Shillong in Meghalaya. The initiative, which spans seven key traffic zones including Sadar, Madanrting, Laban, Mawlai, Rynjah, Lumdiengjri, and Laitumkhrah, aims to organize parking in critical stretches of the city. Ready for a challenge? Click here to take our quiz and show off your knowledge! The Urban Affairs Department has introduced standard hourly parking fees, setting the rate at Rs 20 for two-wheelers and Rs 40 for four-wheelers, with z ...Read More >
Affan Yesvi is a Sufi scholar, columnist, and entrepreneur. As a descendant of the 11th-century Sufi saint, Khawaja Ahmed Yasawi - a mystic, poet, and founder of the Yasaviyya Sufi order in Central Asia - Affan carries a rich spiritual legacy. LESS ... MORE True strength lies in standing up for what is right, even when faced with insurmountable challenges. This timeless lesson from the spiritual struggle of Karbala has inspired man towards goodness, nobility, valour and strength for centuries. H ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 6 (SocialNews.XYZ) The historic 'Bibi-ka-Alam' procession was underway in the old city of Hyderabad amid tight security as solemnity and mourning marked 'Yaum-e-Ashura' on Sunday. Thousands of people were participating in the procession, which started from Bibi Ka Alawa in a traditional manner. The procession passes through various parts of the old city before concluding at Chaderghat on the banks of the Musi River after sunset. The 'Bibi ka Alam' was carried on a caparisoned elephant, brought from Karnataka. The elephant 'Lakshmi' stopped at a couple of places, leading to a ...Read More >
Hyderabad: Thousands of people who gathered at ashoorkhana in Dabeerpura on the 10th day of Muharram (Youm-e-Ashura) took part in the Bibi-ka-Alam procession. The procession commenced from Dabeerpura on an elephant and concluded at Chaderghat. The Shia mourners took out the procession to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Mohammad's grandson, Imam Hussain, on the 10th day of Muharram. Members of the Shia sect performed matam and participated in processions. The 10th Muharram is the day on which Imam Hussain was martyred in the battle of Karbala by Yazid and his army. The relic made of ...Read More >
Amaravati: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has said that Muharram is a reminder of the historic struggle for human rights. In his message at the beginning of the Islamic month of Muharram on Friday, he stated that it was during this month that Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred by enemies. "Muharram is a reminder of the historic struggle for human rights. It is the day when Imam Hussein, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, was martyred by enemies. The Islamic New Year begins on the first day of the month of Muharram. On this occasion, I wish that Mu ...Read More >
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], July 4 (ANI): Senior police officials of the Jammu and Kashmir police distributed water bottles among the Shia mourners who participated in the Muharram procession on Friday. According to IGP Kashmir Zone, Vidhi Kumar Birdi, the J-K police and officials have made security-related arrangements to ensure that the "Azadars" do not face any kind of problem. He informed that traffic regulations were also imposed as the procession was being held in the main area of the city. Also Read | Bodoland Lottery Result Today, July 04, 2025: Assam State Lottery Sambad F ...Read More >
Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha visited Srinagar's old city on Sunday morning to participate in the Zuljanah procession at Botakadal, a key part of the Ashura commemorations observed by the Shia Muslim community. The LG briefly joined a sabeel (refreshment stall) set up by the Jammu and Kashmir Police, where he, along with senior officials, distributed water and refreshments among the mourners. He was accompanied by top officials including IGP Kashmir V.K. Birdi, SSP Srinagar, and the Deputy Commissioner Srinagar. Taking to social media, the LG said, "On the sole ...Read More >
Will schools remain closed on 7th July 2025 for Muharram? Here's the latest update on the possible national holiday in India based on moon sighting and official government notification. As Muharram approaches, schools and parents across India are closely watching for official updates on whether July 7, 2025, will be declared a holiday. Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic New Year and is observed on the 1st day of the month of Muharram in the Hijri calendar. This year, the date in India i ...Read More >
SHILLONG, July 6: Amid heartfelt prayers and vibrant cultural displays, the Tibetan community in Shillong came together at the Upper Lumparing Tibetan Monastery on Sunday to mark the 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. The celebration was both joyous and symbolic, carrying deeper meaning against the backdrop of the ongoing global discourse surrounding the spiritual leader's succession and China's continued resistance to the Free Tibet movement. The monastery premises reverberated with chants and prayers as monks and devotees gathered for the ceremonial butter lamp lighting a r ...Read More >
Hyderabad, July 5 (Maxim News): With just one day to go for Ashura, the historic Bibi ka Alam procession in Hyderabad is set to maintain its centuries-old tradition. Laxmi, a trained elephant from Tumkur, Karnataka, arrived in the city on Saturday to carry the revered alam on Sunday, July 6, during the solemn Muharram procession. This year's arrival came after some uncertainty, as the Telangana Forest Department earlier denied permission for an elephant from Delhi, citing logistical concerns. However, Laxmi's arrival now assures that the long-standing custom of carrying the alam on elephant-b ...Read More >
PURI: Over two million devotees thronged Puri to witness the Suna Besha of the Trinity atop their respective chariots on Sunday. The process for Suna Besha ritual began at 4 pm. Under tight security, the Mekapa servitors retrieved three sets of ornaments from a temporary strong room relocated from the Bahar Ratna Bhandar, and handed those over to the dressers on the chariots, which were placed under a five-tier security cordon. The Trinity was adorned with a stunning array of ornaments, including giant gold limbs, ceremonial insignias like mace, lotus, chakra, conch, sun and moon, and a gold ...Read More >
Srinagar, July 06:Thousands of Shia mourners (azadars) gathered in the streets of Srinagar on Sunday to participate in Ashura processions, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS) and his companions in the Battle of Karbala over 1,300 years ago. The solemn observances, marking the 10th day of Muharram, were attended by a large number of devotees, including prominent political leaders.Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha, who participated in the mourning rituals, joined the procession at BotaKadal, where he offered a traditional chadar to shroud Zuljana, the symbolic horse of Imam Hussain (A ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 5 (ANI): Ahead of the upcoming Muharram procession, the Delhi Police has made detailed traffic arrangements across the national capital to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety, a senior officer said. Muharram will be observed in the capital on June 6, he said. Speaking to ANI, Additional Commissioner of Police (Traffic) Dinesh Kumar Gupta said, ' As Muharram is on June 6 in Delhi, we have set up detailed arrangements for traffic. It will be our job to provide diversions to the traffic, and the public should feel minimal inconvenience. When the procession ...Read More >
New Delhi [India], July 6 (ANI): On the 10th day of Muharram being observed as Ashura, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that the sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspired people to uphold truth in the face of adversity, the PM added. Also Read | No Change in Instructions for 'Special Intensive Revision' in Bihar, Says Election Commission After Advertisement Leads to Confusion. "The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversi ...Read More >