Muharram Procession

Mamata Banerjee puts restriction on Durga idol immersion on Muharram to avoid clashes; BJP to move court

With Muharram falling a day after the end of four-day long Durga Puja on 1 October, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced on Wednesday that idol immersion will not be allowed after 6 pm on 30 September.

Four killed, 20 injured as blast hits Muharram procession in Pak

The blast hit a procession Shia Muslims, in Dera Ismail Khan district, to mark the ninth day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.

Curfew like restrictions in Srinagar to stop Muharram processions

The officials said the restrictions in these areas were imposed due to apprehensions that separatist groups might attempt to stage anti-national protests during Muharram processions today.