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12/01/2009 - 12/31/2009Muharram
Nationwide,
India
Celebrated in the first Muslim month of Hijra, Muharram is an Islamic festival that commemorates the martyrdom of the Prophet Mohammed's grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussein. Observed mainly by the Shia Muslim community, celebrations take place in Muslim communities throughout India and are accompanied by processions and prayer meetings. As a sign of mourning and their devotion to God, some devotees carry out penances or inflict wounds on themselves. The period of Muharram usually ends with a special meal.
Themes:
Religion
, Food & Drink
, Dance
, Spectacle
, Music
Hours: All day.
Cost: Free.
Where: Muslim communities nationwide
There are Muslim communities in all cities and major towns in India but the largest concentrations is in Uttar Pradesh, West Bengal and Bihar
Nationwide, India
Contact Information:
Ministry of Tourism
Transport Bhavan
Parliament Street
New Delhi
110 001
India
Telephone: +91 (0)1137 11995.
Email: contactus@incredibleindia.org
Website: www.incredibleindia.org
