Dr.Mazhar Naqvi
Salempur, a princely state of colonial India,
observance of Muharram has been an example of religious tolerance and communal
harmony for over 500 years. With the sighting of Muharram moon, people from
across castes, religions and sects come together to commemorate the martyrdom
of Hazrat Imam Hussain and his companions.
The tradition had
started during the time of the Lodhi dynasty (1451 to 1526).The descendants of
Sheikh Salim, a celebrated warrior and Sufi of the Lodhi era, still live and
take care of Muharram arrangements. Sheikh had settled at Salempur with his
army of 24,000 soldiers and horses. Since then, Muharram has been observed in
Salempur as an example of inter-faith understanding. Hindu women’s also attend ‘majalis’
here. Their male counterparts take part in Muharram procession in large number.
Source; Based on
personal Observation.
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