Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday remembered the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain on the occasion of Muharram.
In a post on X, the Prime Minister said, “The sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) continues to inspire many people to remain steadfast in the pursuit of truth and justice. It is also a reminder of the enduring power of courage and conviction.”
Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan also remembered the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) highlighting the enduring values associated with the occasion.
In a post on X, the Vice President said, “On the occasion of Muharram, we remember the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS). Muharram reminds us of the values of courage, sacrifice, compassion and steadfast commitment to truth and justice. May this sacred occasion inspire us to strengthen the bonds of harmony, peace and mutual respect in our society.”
Muharram, the first month of the Islamic calendar, is regarded as one of the holiest periods in Islam and marks the beginning of the Islamic or Hijri New Year. The word “Muharram” means “forbidden,” reflecting its status as one of Islam’s four sacred months during which warfare is traditionally prohibited. The month reaches its spiritual culmination on the 10th day, known as Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (AS), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (SAW), and his companions during the Battle of Karbala in present-day Iraq in 680 CE.
(With agency inputs)
