Special meals prepared for Muharram
Lucknow,
Jan
19,
2008
:
Special
meals
were
prepared
in
Lucknow
on
January
19
on
the
occasion
of
Muharram,
the
Shi"ite
Muslim
festival
of
mourning.
Muslims
throughout
the
world
are
observing
the
day
of
mourning,
marking
the
martyrdom
of
Imam
Hussain,
the
grandson
of
Prophet
Mohammad,
amid
tight
security.
On this occasion a customary meal is served to Shi"ite Muslims. The tradition of serving food is age old and has been the hallmark of Lucknow"s culture heritage.
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Story first published: Wednesday, January 23, 2008, 12:40 [IST]