Muharram Basani Bazaar Varanasi Uttar Pradesh (2022) 

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar. It is a time of remembrance for Muslims for the martyrdom of Imam Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad. Muharram is a month of mourning and is marked by special rituals, such as reciting poetry and eulogies, wearing black clothes, and participating in processions. During Muharram, Muslims are also encouraged to give charity, fast and perform acts of kindness.