Mumbai, July 6 -- Maharashtra observed Ashura with solemnity and religious devotion today, as Muslim communities across major cities commemorated the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, who was killed in the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD.
The sacred day, marking the 10th day of Muharram, witnessed extensive religious gatherings and traditional processions despite monsoon weather challenges in several districts.
Mumbai emerged as the epicentre of observances, with the historic Dongri area maintaining its traditional significance as the primary hub for Shia Muslim commemorations. The Iranian mosque in Dongri drew thousands of devotees who had spent the preceding days preparing religious replicas of Imam Hussain's tomb...