Should the Muharram festival be banned in India?

Certainly not! Why would we do something like that? Every community in India has the right to celebrate their festivals. And since Muharram is a part of the Muslim community's culture, they have the right to celebrate it. And India is a democracy. In its true spirit. Banning such things are not a part of our democracy. read more

Muharram is one of the two most important events on the Islamic calendar. Muharram is actually the first month of the Muslim calendar. But the actual dates change from year to year because Islam follows the lunar calendar. Some people are of the opinion that Muharram is the most important event on the Islamic calendar just after Ramadan. read more

During Muharram, Shia Muslims do different things and with different intentions. Shia Muslims observe and respect Muharram as the month that martyred Hussein ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad and son of Ali, in the Battle of Karbala. They mourn for Hussein ibn Ali and refrain from all joyous events. read more