The Shia Muslim community will observe Chehlum in Delhi on September 7. Chehlum is observed on the 40th day after Moharram which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (grandson of Prophet Hazrat Mohammad). It is a traditional programme.
Four people died and 10 others suffered burn injuries during a Moharram procession in the Bokaro district of Jharkhand on Saturday after the Tazia touched high tension wire.
Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], September 18 (ANI): A mourning congregation (Majlis-e-aza) was organised on the Arbaeen at Dani Syeda, Uri, and Baramulla of Jammu and Kashmir.
Bhopal (Madhya Pradesh) [India], Aug 22 (ANI): Installation of idols at public places and processions will be prohibited during Ganesh Chaturthi in Madhya Pradesh, according to the State Information Department.
New Delhi [India], Aug 16 (ANI): In view of the COVID-19 outbreak, the Delhi Disaster Management Authority (DDMA) has issued instructions to the District Magistrates (DMs) ahead of forthcoming festivals.
Kurnool (Andhra Pradesh) [India], Sept 10 (ANI): As many as 20 persons were injured after a wall collapsed during a Moharram procession on Monday night in B.thandrapadu village of Kurnool district.