Grand Muharram at Namchi

NAMCHI, 06 Dec: Muharram, celebrating the life and martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Radiallahuanhu), was observed in grand fashion by the Muslim community of South district here at Bhanu Path today.
Joining the celebrations were Namchi-Singithang MLA, Binod Rai, cice-chairman, Namchi Municipal Council, NH Ansari, and South Upadhakshya Himal Tamang. The Muharram Celebration Committee informed that this was the first time that the celebration was being organized jointly by the Muslim community of Namchi. The Muharram juloos coursed the town streets staging mock stick-fights and spinning fireballs and sticks.