Muharram 2023: ‘Recall sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain,’ says PM Modi on the occasion of Ashura

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Also read: Muharram 2023: Jammu and Kashmir govt postpones ‘Ashura’ holiday; check the new date The annual commemoration of Ashura, the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, is a time for Muslims to reflect on the teachings of Imam Hussain and the values he stood for. It is a time of mourning and remembrance, as well as an occasion for renewing the commitment to the principles of justice, compassion, and human dignity that Imam Hussain sacrificed his life for.

Also read: Muharram 2023: Delhi Traffic Police issues advisory ahead of procession; List of routes to avoid Muharram is a month of significance and devotion for Muslims. Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, is a day of religious activities and remembrance.

Sunni Muslims observe fasts during this month while Shia Muslims mourn on the 10th day of Muharram. For Shia Muslims, it is a day of deep sorrow and mourning.

Some participate in self-flagellation, chest-beating, forehead cutting with sharpened knives, and use chains with attached blades as a way to express their grief. Shia Muslims come together, leaving their homes, and walk on the streets and roads to express their sorrow.