In Pictures: PM Modi Visits Bohra Mosque

Modi also recalled Mahatma Gandhi's close association with Sydena Mohammad Burhanuddin, the late spiritual head of the Bohra community. PTI Photo

Addressing a gathering of Dawoodi Bohra community members, Modi said, "Imam Hussain had sacrificed his life for the sake of peace and justice. He had raised his voice against injustice and arrogance." PTI Photo

"The concept of 'Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam' is a great strength of India, making it distinct from others. The Bohra community is making the world aware of this concept through its work," Modi said. PTI Photo

The prime minister, who was felicitated by Saifuddin on his arrival at the mosque, showered praise on the Bohra Muslim community for globally spreading the message of co-existence. PTI Photo

Modi said that teachings of Imam Hussain were more important today than those times. PTI Photo

Modi shared the dais with the Bohra community's spiritual head Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin at the 'Ashara Mubarak' event, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Husain, at the Saifee Mosque here in Madhya Pradesh. PTI Photo

According to a spokesman of the Bohra community, it is the first time that a prime minister has attended the 'Ashara Mubarak' programme of the community held annually during the first ten days of the Shia calendar, coinciding with the Moharram. PTI Photo

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday invoked Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammad, to emphasise the need for peace and justice, as he visited a mosque in Indore to attend an event organised by the Bohra Muslims. PTI Photo