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

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

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.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU 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.

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A man giving apples to people during a procession to mark the Muslim holy day of Ashura in Durban.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU A man giving apples to people during a procession to mark the Muslim holy day of Ashura in Durban.
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 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.

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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.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU 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.
The Ashura process on Umgeni Road in Durban.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU The Ashura process on Umgeni Road in Durban.
Ridwaan Ismail blesses people during the Islamic Holy Day celebrations in Springfield.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU Ridwaan Ismail blesses people during the Islamic Holy Day celebrations in Springfield.
A truck carries a chariot during the Ashura procession in Durban on July 29 2023.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU A truck carries a chariot during 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 A boy joins thousands in the Ashura procession in Durban on July 29 2023.
The procession passes Moses Mabhida Stadium along Umgeni Road.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU The procession passes Moses Mabhida Stadium along Umgeni Road.
Thousands met in Springfield where they prayed, received food and blessings.
Image: SANDILE NDLOVU Thousands met in Springfield where they prayed, received food and blessings.

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