Muslims Observe 10th Day Of Muhharam 'Ashura', Processions Seen In Different Cities Of India — IN PICS

Muharram marks the start of the Islamic New Year, a time of rejuvenation and spiritual reflection. 'Muharram' means 'forbidden,' Muslims refrain from participating in activities such as combat.

Muharram marks the start of the Islamic New Year, a time of rejuvenation and spiritual reflection. 'Muharram' means 'forbidden,' Muslims refrain from participating in activities such as combat.

Devotees take part in a religious procession on the tenth day of the mourning period of Muharram, in Patna. For Muslims, Muharram is the month of mourning. (Photo: PTI)

Muharram procession in Kolkata during which communities may engage in self-flagellations. The different sects of Islamic sects, Shia and Sunni, observe Muharram differently. (Photo: PTI)

During these days, the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (the grandson of the prophet Muhammad) and his 72 companions are remembered. They were martyred in Karbala, Iraq on the 10th day of Muharram.(Photo: PTI)

The 10th day is observed as Yaum-e-Ashura or Ashura. People wear black clothes and take out processions. Believers carry a ‘Taziya’ which is considered a symbol of Imam Hussain's grave.(Photo: PTI)

The 10 days of Muḥarram (the date of the battle according to the Islamic calendar) are observed as days of lamentation. (Photo: PTI)

For Sunni Muslims, the day has a different meaning, it is the day when Prophet Moses parted the Red Sea and saved Israelites from the tranny of the Pharaoh. On this day believers will fast, pray and reflect to thank Allah for helping them. (Photo: PTI)

Ashura for Shia Muslims is observed as a day of intense mourning to remember the sacrifice of Imam Hussain and to express profound grief over his tragic death. (Photo: PTI)