The mourning of Muharram is a ritual which is practiced by the Shia Muslims. Photo: A.M.Faruqui
The word Muharram means 'Forbidden' and it is derived from the word 'Haram' which means "sinful." Photo: A.M.Faruqui
Shitte Muslims taking part in the ninth day of the mourning procession of Muharram in Bhopal. Photo: A.M.Faruqui
The procession of mourning lasts for 10 days. Photo: A. M. Faruqui
A girl in Bhopal participating on the ninth day of mourning procession. Photo: A. M. Faruqui
Muharram is considered to be a month of remembrance and modern Shia meditation. Photo: A.M. Faruqui
Shitte Muslims participating in the procession in Royapettah, Chennai. Photo: R. Ragu
The 10th day of Muharram is the Day of Ashura, which is part of the Mourning of Muharram. Photo: R. Ragu
Thousands of Shiite Muslims mourning during a Muharram procession in Old city of Hyderabad. Photo: Satyanarayana Gola
Many Shia Muslims fast during the day. Photo: R. Ragu