There are eight state-specific holidays in August, these incorporate Tendong Lho Rum Faat, Parsi New Year, Onam, Raksha Bandhan, etc.
Several roads in Delhi, including Mathura Road and Mehrauli-Badarpur Road, will be affected due to Muharram processions on July 28 and 29.
Delhi Police Commissioner said that the patrolling is part of an institutionalised mechanism that is conducted from time to time
The Britain-based opposition war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said that a woman was among those who died and that her three children were wounded.
Omar Abdullah welcomed the government's decision to allow the Muharram procession on the traditional route through Lal Chowk after over three decades and also demanded the release of Mirwaiz Umar Farooq from house arrest.
All security arrangements are in place and general public especially members of the Shia community have been informed that no one shall be allowed to take out any other procession individually or collectively on the route except the one to be taken out from Gurubazar.
The administration allowed the Muharram procession through Lal Chowk from 6 am to 8 am considering the working day tomorrow.
Delhi news: Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal approved a proposal of excise department for a ban on liquor sale on Muharram, July 29, Independence Day, August 15, Janmashtami, September 7, and Eid-e-Milad on Sept 28.
As per the order, the restrictions under Section 144 will remain in force from July 20 to August 3, 2023.
Muharram serves as a reminder that no one should ever have to suffer as much as Husayn did in Karbala.
Muharram is an important part of Islamic culture in India and holds great religious significance for Muslims all over the world.
Muharram 2022: Shia Muslims observe the Muharram in remembrance of the martyrdom of Hussain, grandson of the Prophet Mohammad, in the battle of Karbala.
Muharram 2022: Muslims across the world mourn the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Muhammad during the holy month. Know its significance and importance.
Jammu and Kashmir: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha prayed for peace and prosperity in Jammu and Kashmir and urged the people to be kind and compassionate.
Lucknow: The administration will keep sharing every development during this period so that people are not misled by rumour mongers.
Muharram 2022: The officials said security forces have been deployed in strength to prevent any untoward incident.
Muharram 2022: The Paiki procession was supposed to resume this year after it was halted due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The incident happened at Milki-Atgama in the English Bazar police station area, they said.
Muharram is being observed in parts of the country on August 19 with restrictions due to COVID. Hundreds of Muslims attended a procession in JandK's Srinagar. Muharram is considered as the first month of Islamic calendar. 10th day of Muharram is called 'Ashura'.
Restrictions have been imposed in Abi Guzar area while security personnel have been deployed in strength to maintain law and order on the 10th of Muharram, the officials said.
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