Weeping Lucknow – Muharram

(Understanding the 68 days of mourning in Lucknow)

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar and the most important month for Muslims after Ramzan (Ramadan). Instead of joyous celebration, Shia Muslims mark the beginning of the New Year with sorrow by participating in mournful gatherings – mourning the martyrdom of Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad, at the Battle of Karbala.

Other than Iran, India has the largest Shia population in the world, while Lucknow hosts the most in India, thus the observance of Muharram in Lucknow is the longest, most unique and beyond compare.

We take you on a curated tour of Lucknow’s Muhharam, where one experiences, how the city has maintained the legacy of this mourning custom from the Nawabi era till date and that too unchanged. Hindus too take part in these rituals with great reverence and devotion, making Muharram a unique feature in the socio-cultural fabric of Lucknow, presenting an unparalleled example of Hindu-Muslim unity in the city.

Muharram Event Calendar

Highlight Day & Event		2018	2019	2020
1^st	Shahi Zari ka Juloos	10^th/11^th Sept	30^thAug / 1st Sept	18^th/ 19^th Aug
From 2^nd till 5^th day there are no specific public programmes, except for daily congressions. This period is not recommended for inclusion as it may not be as visually exciting.
6^th	Aag ka Matam	16^th/17^st Sept	5^th/ 6^th Sept	24^th / 25^th Aug
7^th	Janbe Qasim ka Mehndi ka Jullos	17^th/18^st Sept	6^th/ 7^th Sept	25^th / 26^th Aug
8^th	Alam-e-Fateh-e-Furat	18^th/19^st Sept	7^th/ 8^th Sept	26^th / 27^th Aug
9^th	Alam-e-Yadgar-e-Hussaini	19^th/20^st Sept	8^th/ 9^th Sept	27^th / 28^th Aug
10^th	Jullos-e-Ashura	20^th/21^st Sept	9^th/ 10^th Sept	28^th / 29^th Aug
From 11^th till 49^th day there are no specific public programmes, except for daily congressions. This period is not recommended for inclusion as it may not be as visually exciting.
50^th	Chehlum	30^th/31^st Oct	19^th/ 20^th Oct	7^th/ 8^th Oct
From 51^st till 67^th day there are no specific public programmes, except for daily congressions. This period is not recommended for inclusion as it may not be as visually exciting.
68^th	Chup Taziya	17^th/18^th Nov	6^th/7^th Nov	25^th/ 26^th Oct

Tour Highlight : Orientation lecture by a Shia Theologist, Watch a documentary on Muharram, Attend Interpreted Religious Congression(s), Witness the above mentioned event(s), Partake Muharram special meal

TARIFF

Per Guest / Per Day : INR 10,000 (Min 2 Guests)

(Includes: An Exclusive Innova Car, English speaking specialist guide, priority & privileged access to events & rituals as mentioned in above ‘Highlights’)

The above cost is based on per day of above Muhorram Event Calendar. Either one day may be chosen or a few days at a stretch may be picked up to form cluster of days.

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