Muharram procession taken out in Delhi, Shia Muslims carry Tazia as they pay tributes to Imam Hussain 

Muharram procession: Thousands of Shia mourners held a religious procession, marking the Ashnoor of the Muslim month of Muharram near Old Delhi Railway Station. The participants, mostly decked up in black clothes, carried Tazia and recited elegies as they marched along the streets of the national capital. To perform the ritual of self-flagellation, the mourners were seen pounding their chests with chains. For the unversed, the custom is performed to pay rich tributes to the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson Imam Hussein and his 72 family members and companions in the battle of Karbala (Iraq) in 680 AD.

Muharram procession at Old Delhi Railway Station

Mourners gathered in large numbers to perform the Muharram procession near Old Delhi Railway Station, remembering the great sacrifice of Iman Hussain. A few visuals obtained from the event show participants dressed in black outfits with a few sporting green bands around their heads. A Zuljanaha adorned with floral decorations was also spotted on the occasion representing the grey Arabian Stallion that belonged to Imam Hussain. 

An ode to Imam Hussain's martyrdom

Muharram is observed to commemorate the death of Prophet Muhammed’s grandson Imam Hussain, who was martyred during the battle of Karbala on the tenth day of Ashura. Hussain’s death is perceived as a sacrifice made to prevent the corruption of Islam and protect its holy ideology. 

The second holiest month after Ramadan, Muharram is one of the four months of the year when warfare is forbidden. The occasion holds special significance for both Sunni and Shia as they mourn the suffering and martyrdom of Imam Hussain. 

PM Modi recalls Imam Hussain’s sacrifices 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to Imam Hussain on Ashnoor, hailing his courage and commitment to the ideals of justice. 

In a tweet, the Prime Minister wrote, “We recall the sacrifice made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). His courage and commitment to the ideals of justice and human dignity are noteworthy.” 

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