Members of the Muslim community in the districts of Dharwad, Haveri and Gadag observed Muharram on Tuesday with processions being taken out by members of the community and also Hindus at various places.
Muharram is observed to commemorate the martyrdom of Prophet Mohammed’s grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussain, who was killed in the battle of Karbala in 680 A.D. The prophet’s son-in-law, Ali, and Ali’s elder son, Hassan, are also remembered during this period as having suffered and died for a righteous cause.
As has been the practice, “panjas” of Muharram are placed in small pandals during the festival and as restrictions on public gathering had been withdrawn, large gatherings were seen at several places this time.
