Karnataka: A man named Hanumanth fell into the fire ring prepared for Muharram and died:

News Topical, Digital Desk : A shocking incident has come to light from Raichur district of Karnataka. A 40-year-old man fell into a fire ring prepared for Muharram in Yaragunti village and died. The man has been identified as Hanumant. As soon as this incident happened, the injured was taken to Lingsugur Government Hospital, but he could not survive and was declared dead. This information has been given by Lingsugur Police.

Accident also happened in Darbhanga of Bihar

A tragic accident happened on the occasion of Muharram in Darbhanga district of Bihar. During the Muharram procession, a Tajia collided with a high tension wire and current passed through it. A total of 24 people were injured in this accident. One person also died.

Why is Muharram celebrated?

Muharram is celebrated primarily by the Shia community of Islam to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussein ibn Ali, a grandson of the Prophet Muhammad. It is particularly significant on the tenth day (Ashura) of Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar.

Imam Hussain and his 72 companions were martyred by Yazid's army in Karbala (modern Iraq) in 680 AD. This event is a symbol of sacrifice, struggle against injustice and protection of truth for Shia Muslims.

During Muharram, Shia Muslims observe matam (mourning), with processions, majlis (religious gatherings), and taziya processions. Some people fast and give charity. Sunni Muslims also honor Muharram, but for them it is not an occasion of intense mourning. In addition, some Muslims also fast on the tenth day of Muharram (Ashura) to commemorate the salvation of Prophet Moses from Pharaoh.