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Mumbai, India - The Muharram Festival Procession
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Mumbai, India - The Muharram Festival Procession
Mumbai (Bombay), India - The Muharram Festival Procession.
1916
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Media ID 20259931
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Bombay Calendar Crowds Festival Islam Islamic Month Mumbai Muslim Muslims Onlookers Packed Procession Sacred Muharram
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This evocative photograph captures the intensity and devotion of the Muharram Festival Procession in Mumbai, India, in the 1910s. Muharram, the first month in the Islamic calendar, is a time of mourning and commemoration for Shia Muslims, who mark the martyrdom of Imam Hussein and his companions at the Battle of Karbala in 680 AD. The image shows a densely packed street filled with onlookers, mostly men, who have gathered to witness the procession. The mourners, dressed in black, carry replicas of the coffins of Imam Hussein and his companions, symbolizing their grief and solidarity with the Prophet's grandson. The somber atmosphere is contrasted by the vibrant colors of the banners and flags, adorned with Arabic calligraphy and images of the Prophet Muhammad and his family. The interfaith nature of the city is reflected in the crowd, with Hindu onlookers also present, demonstrating the communal harmony that has long characterized Mumbai. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural and religious diversity of India during the early 20th century. The image, taken from the Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection, is a poignant reminder of the enduring significance of the Muharram Festival in the lives of Shia Muslims and the interfaith fabric of Mumbai's history.
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