When the Holy Islamic Month Muharram began, Shia Muslims in Mumbai prepared to mark the martyr of Imam Hussain Ibn Ali, the grandson of the Prophet Muhammad.Shia Muslim Mumbai thanked Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde for lifting the sidewalk at the religious festival that was introduced during Pandemi. During the limitation of Pandemi Covid-19 including meetings and public processes were banned.
“We have noticed that in recent weeks the number of Covid-19 cases has declined, this is a welcome step and we thank the state of CM Mr. Shinde for his decision,” said Vasi Sayed, President, Salute 72 Matam from Foundation, Non-profit organization .Spokesman for All India Shia Law Law (AISPLB) Maulana Yasoob Abbas thanked the Maharashtra government for his announcement to lift the sidewalk from religious functions.
Explain about the history and importance of Muharram, Maulana Yasoob Abbas told Mid-day.com, “During this month, 1400 years ago Imam Hussain and his family have reached Karbala, now a city in Iraq. Imam Hussain and 72 friends are martyrs on the day Ashura (10th day of Muharram) in Karbala by Yazid’s troops on his orders. “
“Shia Muslims remember the massacre and to mark the sorrow of the public and remember the pain given to their great leaders and family members. Members of the community wearing black clothes, arranged the majis and took a procession to mark the martyr of Imam Hussain Ibn Ali, “he added.He mentioned, “Members of the Shia community are not only in India but around the world distribute food and water to people who remember Imam Hussain, children and friends who die martyrs when without food and water for three days.”
Vasi Sayed who is also the Head of Guldasta-E-Matami, an Anjuman based in Mumbai told Mid-Day.com, “We will start Pursa and Matam (mourning) starting July 30th night.” He explained, “Matam Imam Hussain Ibn Ali was carried out all the time during Muharram and Safar. There are some ants that participate in matam at different intervals so that we coordinate with each other. Some stanks also establish sabeel throughout the city from which food and water are distributed to People. This remembers Imam Hussain Ibn Ali and his children who were rejected and even water. “
During Muharram and Safar (the following month from the Islamic calendar), Shia Muslims did not attend and celebrate encouraging events.Ali Shozab Sayed, President Anjuman-e-Hussaini and Anjumane Sipah-e-Hussaini member, Mumbai, an Anjuman founded in 1952 said, “Unlike other months, with the appearance of Muharram, we started Azadar (mourning) . Juloos was organized around 10 pm after the appearance of the month, Juloos started from the Iranian Mosque at Imamwada Road, Dongri to Zainabia Imambargah in Bhendi Bazar.
He added, “Our Anjuman Station Two Sabeel-Sabeel-e-Tanje Sipah-e-Hussaini at the Iranian Mosque and Sabeel-e-Tashnalab in Zainabia Imargah where food, juice, and water are distributed to people. We also regulate counterfeiting -E-e where food, juice, and water are distributed to people. -Gareb (Night after Martydom Imam Hussain Ibn Ali) Majlis by Maulana Mirza Jafar Abbas Sahab followed by Shama (Candles) Juloos, walking where the reading of Nohas and Matam is finished. “