Muslim Community In Hyderabad Gears Up For Muharram
Hyderabad, June 29 (Maxim News): The Muslim community in the city is gearing up for the month of Muharram set to begin in the first week of July.
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Muharram is the first month of the Hijri calendar and holds significance in the history of Islam. The battle of Karbala took place on 10 days of Muharram in 61 AH (9/10 October 680 CE) at Karbala, now located in Iraq. This battle took place between a small group of supporters consisting of the family and companions of Hussain Ibn Ali, the grandson of the prophet Muhammad (PBUH) against the military troops sent by Yazid ibn Muawiyah, the Umayyad Caliph. Hussain was martyred along with his relatives and companions in the battle.
The shia community in the city comprising about 4 lakh people holds special majlis (prayer gatherings) at the Ashurkhana (a specific premises for mourning) during the Muharram month. The city has several ‘Ashurkhanas’ dating back to the period of the Qutb Shahi era and situated mostly in Golconda and the old city of Hyderabad and a few in Secunderabad, Rajendranagar, Moula Ali, and Hayathnagar.
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“Big gatherings are organized at the Ashurkhana in the old city during the month. The majlis (gatherings) are held per the timings convenient for participants, People from across the globe come and participate in the events organized during the Muharram month in the city. (Maxim News)
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