"muharram"

AIMIM president and Hyderabad MP Asaduddin Owaisi urged the Telangana government to provide a trained elephant permanently for religious processions in Hyderabad and Secunderabad, citing difficulties caused by arranging elephants from other states after the previous one’s death

A team of young women IPS officers in Hyderabad played key leadership roles in ensuring the peaceful and incident-free conduct of Bonalu and Muharram processions. Their efforts earned appreciation from citizens and senior police officials for effective coordination and law enforcement

The 10-day Muharram observance ended with a grand procession in Ruyyadi village of Adilabad, drawing nearly two lakh devotees. Despite having no Muslim families, the village has followed this tradition for 160 years with special rituals and cultural performances.

The Hyderabad Police are expanding their drone wing to enhance surveillance during festivals, protests, and traffic monitoring. With six drones deployed during Muharram and more on the way, drones are proving to be effective tools for crowd control and deterrence.

In a purported video that surfaced online, people at the procession demanded the police officer's suspension. "My leader, Khamenei sahab, was called a terrorist. Are these terrorists?" a youth said in the clip.

Scores of grieving members of the Shia community marched along the procession beating their chests to the chants of ‘Ya Hussain’ with several people lined up across the procession route.

These sacred sites, known alternatively as Asthana, Bargah, or Imambara, are not merely places of mourning but also cultural landmarks. During the Qutb Shahi period, Ashoorkhanas served as vibrant socio-cultural hubs

The Police Commissioner, who visited Bibi Ka Alam in Dar-ul-Shifa at Dabeerpura, marking the 8th day of Muharram on Friday, inspected the security arrangements in place.

PETA India urged organisers of Bonalu and Muharram to use mechanical elephants instead of real ones in processions. The organisation has offered lifelike robotic elephants to prevent cruelty and avoid accidents caused by distressed captive elephants during festivals

Every year during Muharram, thousands visit Alaw e Bibi in Dabeerpura to see the Bibi Ka Alam, a sacred standard with a relic of Bibi Fatima. This centuries-old tradition includes a jeweled alam and a special Ashura procession

As part of Muharram 2025 preparations, former BJP spokesperson Mir Firasath Ali Baqri met with Hyderabad Police Commissioner C.V. Anand, advocating for enhanced security and community coordination.

The Aza Khane Zehra located at Darulshifa, Badshahi Ashurkhana at Madina Building area and the Naal-e-Mubarak Ashurkhana at Pathergatti were also cleaned and prepared.

PETA said that a recent examination by independent wildlife veterinarians has determined that Roopavathi is unfit for public events due to severe health issues like unilateral blindness and arthritis.

The victim Mohd Ibrahim (17), a resident of Ghazimillat colony was walking along with other participants when a horse that was part of the procession kicked him in the stomach.

The day commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Muhammad in the battle of Karbala that was fought centuries ago.

In a statement, Chandrashekhar Rao noted that Ekadashi festival is marked by fasting and devotional activities for the Hindu community.

The Hyderabad traffic police in view of Bibi ka Alam procession in old city on Wednesday announced traffic diversions between 12 pm to 10 pm.

The Shia Muslim community observes Muharram as a time to remember and grieve the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain, in the ‘Battle of Karbala’.

Forest and Environment Minister Konda Surekha said that she had discussed the matter with Karnataka Forest Minister Ishwar Khandre several times and took steps to get approval for the relocation of the elephant.

Dum ke Roat, the popular cookie prepared and sold during the Muharram month at city bakeries is back.