Shia Muslims participate in the 8th Muharram procession in Srinagar, on Thursday, July 27, 2023. (Photo | Zahoor Punjabi)

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Srinagar: J&K allows Muharram procession after three decades

Name: Srinagar: J&K allows Muharram procession after three decades
Uploaded: 2023-07-27T13:40:00Z
Description: Members of the Shia community in Srinagar on July 27 took part in a Muharram procession after a gap of over 3 decades. The J&K administration permitted the procession citing a long-pending demand of the Shia community. The procession was carried on the traditional route of Shaheed Gunj to Dalgate. Traditionally, Shia mourners organise two big processions in the Valley.

Members of the Shia community in Srinagar on July 27 took part in a Muharram procession after a gap of over 3 decades. The J&K administration permitted the procession citing a long-pending demand of the Shia community. The procession was carried on the traditional route of Shaheed Gunj to Dalgate. Traditionally, Shia mourners organise two big processions in the Valley.

Srinagar: J&K allows Muharram procession after three decades

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