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IN PICS | Thousands observe Muslim holy day of Ashura in Durban

30 July 2023 - 10:23 By SANDILE NDLOVU
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Thousands of Muslims in Durban receive food and blessings as they celebrate the Islamic holy day.
Thousands of Muslims in Durban receive food and blessings as they celebrate the Islamic holy day.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU

Thousands of Muslims in Durban joined millions across the world in celebrating the Islamic holy day of Ashura.

The event started with a procession from Badsha Peer Square in the city, ending in Springfield where a prayer was observed.

Ashura is the 10th day in the month of Muharram. Muslims observe the day with religious activities.

 

Durban's Muslim community joined millions across the world in celebrating the Islamic holy day of Ashura. The procession started at Badsha Peer Square and ended in Springfield.
Durban's Muslim community joined millions across the world in celebrating the Islamic holy day of Ashura. The procession started at Badsha Peer Square and ended in Springfield.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU

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A man giving apples to people during a procession to mark the Muslim holy day of Ashura in Durban.
A man giving apples to people during a procession to mark the Muslim holy day of Ashura in Durban.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
The Muslim community of Durban joined millions across the world in celebrating Ashura. The event started with a procession from Badsha Peer Square ending in Springfield where a prayer was observed.
The Muslim community of Durban joined millions across the world in celebrating Ashura. The event started with a procession from Badsha Peer Square ending in Springfield where a prayer was observed.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU

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Durban's Muslim community joined millions across the world in celebrating the Islamic holy day of Ashura. The procession started at Badsha Peer Square and ended in Springfield.
Durban's Muslim community joined millions across the world in celebrating the Islamic holy day of Ashura. The procession started at Badsha Peer Square and ended in Springfield.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
The Ashura process on Umgeni Road in Durban.
The Ashura process on Umgeni Road in Durban.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
Ridwaan Ismail blesses people during the Islamic Holy Day celebrations in Springfield.
Ridwaan Ismail blesses people during the Islamic Holy Day celebrations in Springfield.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
A truck carries a chariot during the Ashura procession in Durban on July 29 2023.
A truck carries a chariot during the Ashura procession in Durban on July 29 2023.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
A boy joins thousands in the Ashura procession in Durban on July 29 2023.
A boy joins thousands in the Ashura procession in Durban on July 29 2023.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
The procession passes Moses Mabhida Stadium along Umgeni Road.
The procession passes Moses Mabhida Stadium along Umgeni Road.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
Thousands met in Springfield where they prayed, received food and blessings.
Thousands met in Springfield where they prayed, received food and blessings.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU
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