Shia Muslims in Iran and other countries are taking part in mourning rituals for Imam Hussein who was martyred along with his 72 companions in the Battle of Karbala in southern Iraq in 680 AD after fighting courageously for justice against the much larger army of the Umayyad caliph, Yazid I.
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The Islamic calendar has about 354 days divided into 12 months, including Muharram, Safar, Rabi-al-Thani, and others. After Ramadan, Muharram is considered the... Zee News Also reported by •DNA •IndiaTimes •Mid-Day
The Delhi Police issued a traffic advisory on Monday in view of the Tazia processions that will be taken out across the city on the occasion of Muharram.... DNA Also reported by •Zee News •Mid-Day
Stock market holiday today: The Indian equity markets will remain closed due to the observance of Muharram, as per the BSE market holiday calendar. IndiaTimes Also reported by •Zee News