Tag: Muharram
The Painful Remembrance: Ashura’s Historical and Spiritual Significance
I remember the tremendous tension that I went through as SDO Barrackpur and Magistrate in charge of “Muharram” at Loha Gate in Agarpara in...
Muharram and the Day of Ashura
What non-Muslims refer to as Muharram is actually the day of Ashura — that is observed on the 10th day of the month called...
Covid Curtails Congregations but Takes us Down Memory Lane
The Covid-19 caused lockdown and norms of physical distancing have robbed the people of the opportunities to congregate and celebrate their festivals. Many religious...