|
|
Hazrat Hussain was the second son of Fatimah, the prophet Muhammad's daughter. He was brutally murdered with his whole family and followers by the wicked, Yazid, a Muslim ruler at Karbala in Mecca. This dispute was result of a disagreement among Muslims on the question of succession after the demise of Hazrat Ali, the fourth caliph.In Rajasthan as in other parts of the country, devout Muslims, particularly those belonging to the Shia sect celebrate Muharram with a lot of devotion. Muharram is celebrated as a mark of respect for Hazrat Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad. They commemorate his martyrdom.
|
|
|
Muharram is one of these four sanctified months, with which the Muslims begin their lunar Hijrah Calendar. Muharram is so called because it is a sacred month and to confirm its sanctity one can read the Allaah's words "so wrong not yourselves therein…" mean do not wrong yourselves in these sacred months, because sin in these
months is worse than in other months.
Though it is an occasion for mourning, a colorful memorial procession is led through the streets of Delhi, Agra, Lucknow and Hyderabad, to name a few. Decorated and brightly colored tazias of bamboo and paper are carried as replicas of the martyr’s tomb. The procession proceeds to the frenzied beating of drums and heart-renting cries of ‘Hussain, Hussain!’ A peculiar practice here is that young men armed with leather whips often lash themselves repeatedly.This Muslim festival of mourning is observed in the first month of the Hijra year, Muharram. The festival commemorates the martyrdom of the prophet Mohammed's grandson- Hazrat Imam Hussein. It is celebrated with great fervour by the Muslims especially the Shia community.
Hazrat Hussain was the second son of Fatimah, the Prophet Muhammad's daughter. He was brutally murdered with his entire family unit and followers by the wicked, Yazid, a Muslim ruler at Karbala in Mecca. This dispute was result of a disagreement among Muslims on the question of succession after the demise of Hazrat Ali, the fourth caliph.
Tazias, glittering replicas of the Martyr's tomb, are approved in processionMuharram, Muharram travel, Muharram of Maharashtra, Fair and Festival of Maharashtra, Maharashtra fairs festivals tour through the streets. The Tazias of Lucknow and Hyderabad are noted for their splendour. The Muslims watch fasts, offer prayers recites 'fatihas' in homage to the martyrs who fought boldly for preserving their faith. In places like Lucknow, Delhi, Agra and Jaipur, grand scale processions are held. People beat their chest in mourning to the tune of beating drums and chants 'Ya Hussain'. Devotees beat themselves and impose wounds on their own bodies. Some sects of Muslims hold meetings where speeches are made on the happenings of Karbala and on the lives of martyrs. After the procession, the devotees return home, break their fast and give food, clothes, money to the poor, needy and the sick in charity. |
|
