New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid homage to Imam Hussain to mark Muharram, saying nothing was more important to him than the values of truth and justice.
“We recall the sacrifice of Imam Hussain (AS). For him, there was nothing more important than the values of truth and justice. His emphasis on equality as well as fairness are noteworthy and give strength to many,” the Prime Minister said in a tweet. Ashura, the 10th day of Muharram is celebrated as the annual commemoration of Imam Hussain’s martyrdom.
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, reaches a crescendo on 10th Muharram, the day when Imam Hussain Ibn Ali, grandson of Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon Him), and his followers were martyred in 61 Hijri or 680 CE at Karbala, in present-day Iraq.
The tenth day of Muharram is the Day of Ashura, which to Shia Muslims is part of the Mourning of Muharram. Sunni Muslims fast during this day.
SC declined pass orders to allow mourning processions
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to pass orders to allow mourning processions across the country during Muharram while observing that it will lead to chaos and the targeting of a particular community for spreading COVID-19.
A Bench headed by Chief Justice SA Bobde said it will not pass orders that could risk the health of many people. “You (petitiner’s advocate) are asking for vague directions for the whole community in the country. Jagannath Puri case was one specific place where Rath was to go from point A to B. If it was one specific place we can assess the danger and pass orders,” the bench told the advocate appearing for the petitioner.
“We cannot pass general orders. It is not possible to give general directions. It will create chaos and a particular community will be targeted for spreading COVID,” the Chief Justice said.
The apex court said it will not pass orders that could risk the health of so many people, the Bench observed while asking petitioner Sipte Mohammad that he may approach the High Court.
The plea had sought a direction to take out Muharram processions by the Shia community.
More details awaited.
