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Muharram 2024: Muslims mark Ashura with traditional mourning rituals

Graphic Content | Ashura observed on the 10th day of Muharram, marks a significant mourning period for Muslims, particularly within the Shia community. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. The period holds deep historical and religious significance as it symbolises the struggle against tyranny and injustice. Pics/AFP

17 July, 2024 01:23 PM IST | Ainie Rizvi

Shiite Muslims take part in `tatbir,` a form of self flagelaltion, to mark Ashura on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, in Hyderabad on July 17, 2024. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP)

IN PHOTOS: Preparations for Eid-ul-Fitr 2024 begin, shopping in full swing

As Ramadan 2024 nears its end, Muslims across the globe are prepping to spot the crescent moon which will set the date of Eid-ul-Fitr 2024

08 April, 2024 02:17 PM IST | Editor

Shiite Muslims take part in `tatbir,` a form of self flagelaltion, to mark Ashura on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram, in Hyderabad on July 17, 2024. (Photo by NOAH SEELAM/AFP)

Alvida Jummah: Devotees offer namaz to mark the last Friday of Ramadan

05 April, 2024 05:30 PM IST| Editor

Devotees offer `Alvida Jummah` namaz on the last Friday in the holy month of Ramadan at a mosque in Prayagraj on Friday

IN PHOTOS: Muslims offer prayers on first Friday of the Ramadan month

15 March, 2024 06:33 PM IST| Editor

Ramadan 2024

IN PHOTOS: Security forces deployed in Delhi in view of CAA implementation

12 March, 2024 05:24 PM IST| Devashri Bhujbal

On Monday, March 11 the Centre implemented the CAA, notifying the rules four years after the law was passed

IN PHOTOS: Annual Sunni Muslim Ijtema in Mumbai

02 December, 2023 08:26 PM IST| Asif Ali Sayed

In its 31st year, the event expected to host around 300,000 people. The first day was dedicated exclusively to women. Pics/ Atul Kamble

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In Photos: Muslims in India are feeling attacked, says Rahul Gandhi in US

31 May, 2023 03:22 PM IST| Editor

Targeting the BJP-led government, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Wednesday said, "what is happening to Muslims in India today, happened to Dalits in the 1980s" and it has "to be fought with affection". ANI Photo

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