SRINAGAR, India (AP) — Thousands of Shiite Muslims were allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city on Thursday for the first ...

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India solemnly observed Muharram as thousands gathered across cities to honor the martyrdom of Imam Hussain. In Srinagar, a major Ashura procession moved peacefully under high security from Bota Kadal ...

A man waves a flag that reads “O! Hussein” as Kashmiri Shiite Muslims participate in a Muharram procession in Srinagar, Indian controlled Kashmir, Thursday, July 27, 2023. Credit: AP Photo/Dar Yasin ...

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LUCKNOW: With no trace of the stolen Iranian-breed Duldul (Zuljanah) horse — which used to be the key attraction of Muharrum processions — its owner has announced a reward of Rs 50,000 for any ...

The Council of Shi’ite Scholars of Afghanistan on July 26 published a declaration calling on mourners to scale back their activities during ceremonies to mark the start of Muharram, the first month of ...

Muharram processions in Bihar's Gopalganj and Katihar districts were marred by clashes on Sunday. In Gopalganj's Manjha, a dispute between akharas over stunt performances led to a minor injury.

In the shadowy streets of Srinagar, as the anticipation of this year’s Muharram grips the Shia Muslim community, a different kind of tension simmers beneath the surface. The recent conflict between ...

Pakistan’s Punjab government proposed a ban on all social media platforms for six days, citing security concerns during thousands of religious processions starting next week from July 13-18, according ...