News Topic:Muharram
Religion
First day of Muharram in J&K on Wednesday: Grand Mufti
The month of Muharram-ul-Haram, marking the beginning of the Islamic New Year, will commence in Jammu and Kashmir from Wednesday, June 17, 2026.
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Religion
Kashmir observes Ashura with solemnity and reverence
Ashura was observed with solemnity and reverence across the Kashmir Valley on Wednesday. Ashura commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS).
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Religion
J-K Government bars 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar
The Jammu and Kashmir Government has decided not to permit the 10th Muharram procession in Srinagar, scheduled from Abi Guzar to Ali Park Zadibal.
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Religion
Srinagar witnesses traditional 8th Muharram procession to remember Karbala martyrs
Remembering the martyrs of Karbala, the mourners for the second consecutive year carried out a traditional mourning procession on the 8th Muharram.
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Religion
Srinagar admin grants permission for Muharram procession along traditional route
The District Administration Srinagar on Sunday granted permission for the 8th Muharram procession through the traditional route from Guru Bazar to Dalgate.
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Religion
Ashura observed with reverence across Kashmir
Ashura processions were taken out in different parts of the Kashmir valley on the 10th Muharram, marking the martyrdom anniversary of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
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Shia Muslims observe Ashura in Pulwama with communal support and devotion
In Gangoo area of south Kashmir's Pulwama district, the Shia Muslim community observed the sacred occasion of Ashura on Saturday with heartfelt mourning.
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Locals and religious leaders unite in historic Muharram procession to condemn Quran burning in Sweden
Amid the historic 8th Muharram procession taken out in Srinagar, locals as well as religious leaders carried along the copies of Quran.
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