Muharram in Lucknow is one of the two festivals that bring Lucknow in Uttar Pradesh to prominence among the tourists. This fair and festival in Lucknow is celebrated with great zeal and religious fervor, a s the city has always offered a seat to growth of Shia culture.
During Muharram, the Karbala tragedy in which Imam Hussain, grandson of Prophet Muhammad, fell martyr, is observed across the country. History says that processions of Muharram was banned in later part of 20th century due to clashes of Shi'ite-Sunni sections of Muslims. However only in 2000, it was lifted after negotiations between the two groups
Features:
Taziyas or replicas made of paper or bamboo to resemble the martyr's tomb are carried in processions
Devotees lament the murder at the rhythm of drumbeats.
The battle at Karbala is replayed by wrestlers and dancers, who mourn in collective sorrow.
Season:
Muharram in Lucknow is annually held in the beginning of Muslim calendar
How to Reach
You can fly down to Lucknow airport at Amausi from major cities.
You can also avail of train services to Charbagh and Lucknow.
You can also opt for buses to Lucknow from all other major towns of Uttar Pradesh
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