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Shia muslims gather for mass flagellation ceremony during Muharram. In India, there is great diversity of religious beliefs and practices. Throughout India's history, religion has been an important part of the country's culture. Here, every religion is respected and its followers freely practice their faith. Among the various religions in India, Islam has the second largest following, constituting 14.4% of the entire country's population with a staggering 176 million muslims in the country. This vast Muslim population of the country observes various Islamic festivals in accordance with their faith. Muharram is one such festival of the Muslim community and commemorates one of the greatest events in the history of Islam - the martyrdom of the Prophet's grandson, Hussain. The event marks the
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