Processions & rituals mark Muharram

Bhopal: State capital witnessed large-scale observance of Muharram as traditional processions carrying over a thousand tazias moved through various parts of the city and were immersed by night, here on Sunday.The main procession began at Fatehgarh, while others originated from locations including Iranian Imambara, Qaziq Camp, Mangalwara near Bhopal Railway Station, and various neighborhoods like Bhanpur, Karond, Gandhi Nagar, Arif Nagar Chola, and JP Nagar. Groups converged at Saifia College intersection before proceeding through Mohammadi Chowk, Royal Market, Taj-ul-Masajid, and ultimately reaching the Karbala grounds by noon. Chanting echoed throughout the route. Religious scholars delivered sermons. A special Majlis also took place at the Sunni Sakalani Jama Masjid in Ashoka Garden, where prayers for peace were offered over three days. Tehwar Committee President Hifzur Rehman stated that the city marked Muharram with solemnity and devotion.Bhopal: State capital witnessed large-scale observance of Muharram as traditional processions carrying over a thousand tazias moved through various parts of the city and were immersed by night, here on Sunday.The main procession began at Fatehgarh, while others originated from locations including Iranian Imambara, Qaziq Camp, Mangalwara near Bhopal Railway Station, and various neighborhoods like Bhanpur, Karond, Gandhi Nagar, Arif Nagar Chola, and JP Nagar. Groups converged at Saifia College intersection before proceeding through Mohammadi Chowk, Royal Market, Taj-ul-Masajid, and ultimately reaching the Karbala grounds by noon. Chanting echoed throughout the route. Religious scholars delivered sermons. A special Majlis also took place at the Sunni Sakalani Jama Masjid in Ashoka Garden, where prayers for peace were offered over three days. Tehwar Committee President Hifzur Rehman stated that the city marked Muharram with solemnity and devotion.