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IN PHOTOS: Mumbai Shia Muslims observe Muharram

Updated On: 17 July, 2024 10:19 PM IST | Jasmeen Shaikh

Shia Muslims held 'Ashura’ procession in Mumbai on the occassion of Muharam on wednesday. Pics/ Ashish Raje

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Thousands of Shia mourners on Wednesday took out Ashura procession near J.J. Hospital in South Mumbai to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad`s grandson Imam Hussain on Muharram
Thousands of Shia mourners on Wednesday took out Ashura procession near J.J. Hospital in South Mumbai to mark the martyrdom anniversary of Prophet Muhammad`s grandson Imam Hussain on Muharram
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Ashura observed on the 10th day of Muharram, marks a significant mourning period for Muslims, particularly within the Shia community

Ashura observed on the 10th day of Muharram, marks a significant mourning period for Muslims, particularly within the Shia community

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The day commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE 

The day commemorates the martyrdom of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE 

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The period holds deep historical and religious significance as it symbolises the struggle against tyranny and injustice

The period holds deep historical and religious significance as it symbolises the struggle against tyranny and injustice

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Shiite Muslims take part in 'tatbir,' a form of self flagelaltion, to mark Ashura on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram

Shiite Muslims take part in 'tatbir,' a form of self flagelaltion, to mark Ashura on the tenth day of the Islamic month of Muharram

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Tazia processions were also organised across the city today

Tazia processions were also organised across the city today

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In view of the processions, Mumbai Traffic Police had issued a traffic advisory for areas of Sion, Mahim and Bandra, closing various routes for entry

In view of the processions, Mumbai Traffic Police had issued a traffic advisory for areas of Sion, Mahim and Bandra, closing various routes for entry

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Vehicles are being divereted to alternate routes from 3pm today till midnight

Vehicles are being divereted to alternate routes from 3pm today till midnight

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