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Muharram

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Muharram 

the first month in the Muslim lunar calendar. The first ten days of Muharram, days of mourning among the Shiites, are dedicated to the memory of their great martyr Husain.
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He explained it was used by Shia Muslims to whip themselves during Muharram, the month of mourning - something he had been doing "since I was six".
Student is cleared over flagellator by Birmingham Mail (England)
The employees began receiving the allowance along with their monthly salaries in Muharram 1429 (January 2008).
Govt employees to receive 15 percent inflation allowance by Arab News (Jeddah, Saudi Arabia)
As existing barracks are insufficient for boarding and lodging, temporary tents were set up at the parade ground for police personnel to perform their duties for Muharram, Data Sahib Urs, Tablighi Ijtema Raiwind, international matches and VIP movement, he added.
100 flats being built for police: CCPO by Balochistan Times (Baluchistan Province, Pakistan)
 
 
 
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