From the archive record
Shia Muslims take out Muharram process on the streets of Mumbai, Maharashtra. Shia Muslims across the city observe ‘Ashura’, the 10th day of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar and the period of mourning for the Shia community. Across areas such as Dongri, Bandra, Mira Road and Mumbra, sabeel — a tradition to distribute water to the thirsty — come up as soon as the month of Muharram begins with the sighting of the first moon of the new year. Apart from religious sermons and recitation of nauha (elegies), several processions were taken out in various parts of the city. In order to ensure that there are no traffic snarls, the Mumbai Police have released a list of traffic diversions for the movement of vehicles in South Mumbai for Muharram processions. This footage is part of th