Shia mourners march with Bibi ka Alam to mark Ashura in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: Muslim community in the city observed Youm-e-Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram, with religious fervour on Saturday, July 29. The day commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, in the battle of Karbala.

At many places, the community members organised food camps for the



public. People were offered bagara khana, dalcha and kabuli chana pulao with curry. Different flavours of sherbet were distributed on the roadsides in Secunderabad, Nampally, Banjara Hills, Yousufguda, Jubilee Hills, Abid Road, Begumpet and other places. Special prayers and meetings were organised at several places by religious organisations.