Shia Muslims in India’s Srinagar beat own heads and chests to commemorate sacrifices made in ancient battle

Shia Muslims in India’s Srinagar beat own heads and chests to commemorate sacrifices made in ancient battle Thousands of Shia Muslim mourners participated in the 5th Muharram procession in the Indian city of Srinagar on Monday, honouring the sacrifices made on the battlefield of Karbala over 1,400 years ago. Despite the ban on the annual Muharram procession since the onset of militancy in 1989, the streets of Srinagar were filled with devotees as they paid homage to the martyrs, marching through various parts of the city, including Lal Chowk and Dalgate areas. Источник: Ruptly News Watch