Dr.Mazhar
Abbas
As end
of Ayam-E-Aza (68- days dedicated to Mourning for Imam Hussain and his progeny)
is only a few days away, Kanpur and adjoining areas are witnessing a surge in
the programs aimed at paying glowing tributes to martyrs of Karbala. On
November 25,2017, A tabut and alam julus will wend its way from Kunwarpur
village to Karbala of Mir Kalbe Ali in district Fatehpur. The program is being
organized by Syed Nusrat Hussain who was instrumental in the renovation of Karbala
that had reduced to an earthen mound over the past two centuries. Anjumans from
Kanpur will also participate in the program. In Kanpur, one of the oldest Shabbedaris
of the city, will take place at Karbala Azam Ali Khan in Colonelganj. Hosted by
Anjuman Zulfiqar Haideri every year since 1911,the famous Shabbedari will also take
place on November 25,2017.The main attraction of Shabbedari will be Nauhakhwani
by famous Anjuman-E-Hussaini from Hallaur.
The next
day on November 26, 2017, Chup Tazia procession will be taken out from Imambara
Jafri Begum in Colonelganj. In Kanpur, Chup Tazia procession is taken out on
first Sunday of Rabi- Ul- Awwal. The procession passes through its traditional routes
and culminate at Karbala Azam Ali Khan. Traditionally,
Mirza Muhammad Ashfaq Sahib has been addressing the majlis held on the occasion
for the past few decades.
On 8th
Rabio Ul Awwal, the biggest procession will be taken out in Bilgram in Hardoi
district. The main attraction will be recital of Salams and Nauhas by Hindu
Nauhkhwan Chotey Lal. Bilgram is an old Imami settlement and has the credit of
starting 72 Tabut procession in India.(Reference available on request.Photo
Courtesy Google Images)
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