In India there are different communities living peacefully together with complete harmony. Though there are some differences of opinion all the communities’ celebrate their festivals with joy and feasts. Hindus celebrate Dussehra, Diwali and Holi etc. Christians Christmas Day, New Year's Day and Mohammedans enjoy Id-ul-Fitr
and Id-ul-Zuha. Like certain sad moments in every community, Mohammmedans observe the Moharrum which is a sad occasion for them.
The Moharrum, is observed to mourn the death of Hussain, the grandson of the holy prophet of Islam, Mohammad. Beautifully decorated Tazias are taken out in procession. The mourners march through the streets and roads of cities and towns. They sing funeral songs. A white beautiful horse covered with a scarlet sheet heads the procession. Generally the marchers beat their chests with their fists, a way of expressing their grief. Some are bold enough to ooze their blood out of their body by lashing themselves with a whip.
People distribute alms among the poor. Some rigid religious Mohammedans offer prayer throughout the whole night, and keep fast. Sweet sugared water is also distributed to the people. There are two sects in Mohammedans ie. Shiyas and Sunnies. Like other communities they too have two sects such as Hindus have Sanatan Dharmi and Arya Samajis, Jains have two Gects as Digambaries and Ghwetambris. The Christians have also two sects Roman Catholics and Protestants. These Tazias are taken out by Shiyas only; Sunnies are not in favour of taking out procession.
