ADILABAD/KARIMNAGAR/SANGAREDDY: In a rare display of communal harmony, Hindu and Muslim families observed Moharam by mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed and took out Muharram (peerlu) procession at several places across Adilabad, Karimnagar and Medak districts in Telangana region here today.
The festival marks the beginning of the first month of Islamic calendar. Thousands of devotees participated in the festivities and offered prayers. Interestingly, Hindus celebrated the festival on a grand scale in Ruyyadi village of Talamadugu mandal. Villagers say that they strongly feel that they have been blessed for observing the festival every year while Muslims feel that Hindus observing Moharam signifies camaraderie and brotherhood between the two communities.
Most of the Hindus offer prayers to ‘alam’ which are taken out in procession believing that their problems would be solved.
In Medak district, the festival was observed in various towns, including Sangareddy, Medak, Siddipet, Sadasivapet and Zaheerabad.
Police made foolproof security arrangements to prevent untoward incidents.