Muharram 2025: Why the month matters, when Ashura will be observed; check date, history & significanceThe Islamic month of Muharram, a period of mourning and reflection, commenced in India on June 27, marking the start of the Hijri year. For...
30 Jun, 2025, 08.13 AM IST
J&K Police removes US and Israel flags and graffiti in Srinagar, MMU urges sectarian unityJammu and Kashmir police have taken action against individuals displaying foreign flags and graffiti in Srinagar, arresting two people for ...
25 Jun, 2025, 01.04 PM IST
Muharram 2025: Date, traditions, and spiritual meaning behind the sacred monthMuharram 2025 starts on June 27, pending the moon sighting. It marks the Islamic New Year and is a sacred month. Shia Muslims mourn Imam Hu...
23 Jun, 2025, 05.04 PM IST
Islamic Hijri calendar 2025: New year, Muharran, Ashura date. Here's allMuslims globally prepare for Muharram, marking the Islamic New Year 1447 AH. The lunar calendar sets the date around June 26, commencing a ...
23 Jun, 2025, 12.38 PM IST
Muharram 2024: Know the history, significance of Ashura and cultural practicesMuharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, starts the new Islamic year and is one of Islam’s four sacred months, traditionall...
17 Jul, 2024, 08.45 AM IST
Army to be deployed across Pakistan during MuharramThe Pakistan government has deployed the Army nationwide to maintain law and order during Muharram due to concerns of attacks on Shiite ral...
08 Jul, 2024, 10.51 PM IST
Why Shia celebrate Muharram, why was it banned in Kashmir? Here is the 30-yr-long Kashmir storyJ&K administration allowed the Muharram procession in Srinagar after nearly 30 years, marking a significant development. The procession, wh...
29 Jul, 2023, 02.36 PM IST
Muharram 2022: Quotes and messages to shareAs Muharram is the time for remembrance and self-reflection, here are some messages and quotes for your loved ones;
09 Aug, 2022, 04.30 PM IST
Muharram 2022: History, day and significance of AshuraMuslims refrain from donning new and vibrant outfits, especially on the Day of Ashura, and getting married or engaged. People visit mosques...
07 Aug, 2022, 12.47 PM IST
Terrorism to be Ravana at Ram Lila attended by PM Narendra ModiOn Tuesday , when Narendra Modi will become the first PM to preside over the ceremony, the evil emblazoned on Ravana will be "terrorism".
11 Oct, 2016, 09.58 AM IST
Winning battle of hearts, MJ Akbar heads to Karbala in IraqShia clerics that ET spoke with welcomed the move and said a delegation of theirs had requested the PM, to not limit his travel to Sunni co...
22 Aug, 2016, 03.20 AM IST
- Suicide bombing at Shiite procession kill 20 in Pakistan
The bomber targeted a Shiite procession being taken out as part of Muharram festival in Jacobabad.
23 Oct, 2015, 11.18 PM IST
Young startups take a stand against religious bias"My bosses at the internet companies where I earlier worked, both in Mumbai and Delhi, always sanctioned my leave for Muharram rituals.
24 May, 2015, 10.09 AM IST
Two-thirds of world's Shias live in Iran, Pakistan, India and IraqThe difference between the two sects originates from the question of who was the rightful successor to Prophet Muhammad as the spiritual he...
18 May, 2015, 11.31 AM IST
Muharram observed across country, 7 injured in clashes in UPMuslims observed Muharram by taking out taziya processions, flagellating themselves and offering special prayers but the day of mourning wa...
04 Nov, 2014, 09.55 PM IST
Lok Sabha polls 2014: Why Varanasi’s Shias consider Narendra Modi a good bet"Varanasi's weaving industry is in the death throes and we hope Modiji will help infuse new life in this moribund trade," says power-loom o...
05 May, 2014, 03.42 PM IST
- Pakistan boost security after mosque blast kills 10
Pakistan boosted security on Friday after a suspected Sunni extremist opened fire in a Shiite mosque then blew himself up, killing 10 peopl...
18 Jan, 2008, 11.33 AM IST