In cities and towns across India, Muslim devotees solemnly observe Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning, with poignant processions and rituals. From Kolkata to Hyderabad, Shia Muslims partake in the age-old tradition of flagellation, while prominent figures like Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and former union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi join the mournful gatherings.
In cities and towns across India, Muslim devotees solemnly observe Muharram, the Islamic month of mourning, with poignant processions and rituals. From Kolkata to Hyderabad, Shia Muslims partake in the age-old tradition of flagellation, while prominent figures like Jammu and Kashmir Lt. Governor Manoj Sinha and former union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi join the mournful gatherings.