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Why Interfaith Marriage in India Forces You to Choose Between Identity and Festivals

The festival arrives before you're readyDiwali comes, and you are in his house. His mother has made sevaiyan for Eid every year of her life, and she makes it beautifully, and you eat it with genuine gratitude. But tonight there are diyas to light, and you are not sure whether…

Times Life · Aug 7

Pune man allegedly distributed poison capsules to kill 15,000 at Byculla Muharram procession

A Pune man, arrested for allegedly distributing poison-laced capsules during a Muharram procession in Byculla, had planned to target 15,000 people. Police recovered nearly 15,000 capsules filled with zinc phosphide, a potent rat poison, from his hotel room. At least two individuals reported poisoning symptoms after consuming the capsules, believing…

The Economic Times · Jun 29

Geo News off air for 15 days after Pakistan suspends licence over Muharram show

The Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority (PEMRA) said the channel broadcast "religious visualisations" during its June 26 transmission, adding that the material had the potential to offend viewers, undermine religious harmony and create law and order concerns during one of the holiest and most sensitive periods in the Islamic calendar.

The Times of India · Jun 28

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Indian markets closed marginally higher on Thursday after a volatile expiry session, with the Sensex rising 109 points to 77,100.47 and the Nifty gaining 34 points to 24,056 after giving up intraday gains. Sentiment stayed mixed amid profit booking, FII outflows and macro cues, while global equities ended weak. Markets…

The Economic Times · Jun 28

Muharram 2026: Delhi traffic police issues advisory, check road closures, diversions, affected areas and travel timings for June 26

Delhi Traffic Police has announced significant road closures and diversions on Friday, June 26, for Muharram. Major routes including MB Road, Pankha Road, and GTK Road will see restrictions. Commuters in Central Delhi and the New Delhi area should anticipate disruptions from noon to 10 PM. Authorities urge citizens to…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Stock Market Holiday 2026: Is BSE, NSE open or closed today for Muharram?

Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, are closed today, June 26, for Muharram. The MCX has a partial closure, while NCDEX is shut all day. This holiday marks the start of the Islamic New Year and is a significant observance. Investors can anticipate several more market holidays throughout the…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

Muharram bank holiday today: Are banks open or closed in your state today on June 26, 2026?

Bank holiday today: Banks across many states and union territories are closed today, June 26, 2026, for the observance of Muharram. This closure, coupled with the fourth Saturday and Sunday, means a three-day break for banking services in these regions. Customers needing to visit a bank will have to wait…

The Economic Times · Jun 26

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Muharram Date 2026 : When is Muharram and Ashura in 2026? Will banks and schools be closed? Full holiday schedule, history, and significance explained

Muharram Date: Muharram, marking the Islamic New Year and a significant religious observance, is anticipated around June 26, 2026. Ashura, a day of remembrance, will follow. While exact dates hinge on moon sightings, many Indian states may declare a public holiday for banks, schools, and offices. This sacred month involves…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Pakistani Hindus join Shiite Muslims in Muharram observances honoring Imam Hussein

Some members of Pakistan’s Hindu community take part in Muharram traditions alongside Shiite Muslims in the port city or Karachi, reflecting a long-standing reverence for Imam Hussein that crosses religious boundaries

The Independent UK · Jun 25

Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE, BSE closed on June 26 for Muharram? Check market closing dates list

Indian stock markets will remain closed on June 26 for Muharram, marking another scheduled exchange holiday in 2026. Commodity exchanges will follow different trading schedules, with MCX resuming in the evening session while NCDEX remains shut. Several additional market holidays are scheduled later in the year.

The Economic Times · Jun 25

Stock Market Holiday: NSE, BSE to remain shut on Friday for Muharram. Check upcoming market holidays

Indian stock markets, including BSE and NSE, will observe a holiday on Friday, June 26, 2026, for Muharram. While MCX will have a partial closure, NCDEX will be shut all day. This closure marks one of the 16 scheduled market holidays for 2026, offering a long weekend for many. Muharram,…

The Economic Times · Jun 24

UP CM Yogi Adityanath announces 50 per cent bus fare concession for NEET aspirants, issues Muharram, Yoga day directives

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath announced a 50% bus fare concession for NEET-UG 2026 re-examination aspirants. He also issued directives for solemn Muharram observances, emphasizing discipline and no display of weapons or loud DJs. Preparations for International Yoga Day, focusing on "Yoga for Healthy Ageing," were also reviewed, with events…

The Economic Times · Jun 17

Stock Market Holiday 2026: Are NSE, BSE closed today for Bakri Id? Check market closing dates list

Indian stock markets will be closed on May 28 for Bakri Id, marking another trading holiday in 2026. Following this, seven more market closures are scheduled throughout the year, including Muharram, Ganesh Chaturthi, and Diwali. MCX will have a partial closure, while NCDEX will be fully shut.

The Economic Times · May 28

Bihar BJP delegation meets Amit Shah

BJP delegation led by State Chief Samrat Choudhary met Union Home Minister Amit Shah to allege conspiracy to implicate BJP workers in cases during Muharram procession. Choudhary urged Shah to seek report from State govt. regarding deployment of forces. Clashes between two communities reported, Internet services suspended. Choudhary alleged that…

The Hindu · Aug 2, 2023

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The Hindu · Jul 28, 2023

Madin Academy holds Ashura meet to celebrate Muharram

The Madin Academy here organised an Ashura conference celebrating the 10th day of Muharram on Friday. Thousands of people from different parts of the State converged at Swalat Nagar, fasting and praying for God’s blessings on the 10th of Muharram.

Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023

Shia mourners in Kashmir allowed Muharram procession after three decades

Event held for first time in 34 years after officials banned it in 1989 when popular rebellion against New Delhi began.

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Indian authorities allow Muslim procession in Kashmir's main city for the first time in 3 decades

Thousands of Shiite Muslims have been allowed to hold a religious procession marking the Muslim month of Muharram in Indian-controlled Kashmir's main city for the first time since an anti-India rebellion broke out in the disputed region more than three decades ago

Dynamite News · Jul 27, 2023

J&K: After 3 decades, authorities allow 8th Muharram procession through traditional routes

After over three decades, authorities allowed the 8th Muharram procession to pass through its traditional route on Thursday. The administration has granted two-hour permission to the procession. It is to be carried out between 6 am to 8 am. Read further on Dynamite News:

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The Hindu · Jul 25, 2023

Celebrate Muharram peacefully, says Raichur SP

SP Nikhil B. appeals to public to celebrate Muharram peacefully. DC has passed prohibitory orders in 16 villages & Sirwar town. Liquor sales banned July 28-30. Police Dept. has taken strict action & deployed adequate force for security.

The Hindu · Jul 24, 2023

Shia leader walks out of J&K L-G’s meeting over Muharram processions, says ‘pains me to see humiliation of Kashmiris’

The L-G administration, for the first time in over three decades, is mulling over lifting the ban on a set of Muharram processions in Kashmir’s Guru Bazar-Dal Gate route on 8th and 10th of the Islamic month.

The Hindu · Jul 19, 2023

Muharram festivities banned in 22 Ballari villages for maintaining peace, law and order

Deputy Commissioner Pavan Kumar Malapati has issued an order banning Muharram festivities in 22 villages across seven police stations to maintain peace, law and order. Carrying of arms, corrosive substances, explosives, exhibition of persons/corpses, public utterances, songs, music, pictures, symbols, placards, etc. have been prohibited. The order follows recommendations made…

The Conversation · Sep 13, 2022

How Shiite Islam reached Tanzania, and Ashoura processions became an annual tradition

Each year, the largest contemporary Muslim pilgrimage takes place in Iraq to remember Imam Hussein, the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson. Before the pandemic, this event reportedly drew more than 30 million people, but in recent years participation declined to more than 14 million. This procession from Najaf to Karbala, where Hussein…

The Times of India · Aug 10, 2022

Kolkata: Religious harmony with water & sherbat

KOLKATA: A group of Hindu men and women, mostly middle-aged professionals from central Kolkata, observed Muharram by offering water and sherbat to those took part in the procession. They offered glasses of sherbat to the mourners as they walked through the city roads in the hot and humid weather.

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022

Muslims and Hindus join together to observe Muharram in Hubballi

The ‘panjas’ were taken out in procession at various places

The Hindu · Aug 9, 2022

Imam Hussain placed great importance on equality, brotherhood: PM Modi

The Prime Minister recalls the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Muharram.

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