Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi marked the start of Muharram on 6 July with a post on X praising the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain. Modi wrote that Imam Hussain’s stand for righteousness "inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversity." The statement was also released by the government’s Press Information Bureau. Muharram, the first month of the Islamic lunar calendar, is observed by Muslims worldwide to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain at the Battle of Karbala in 680 CE. Modi’s message is part of his government’s periodic outreach to religious communities during major festivals and observances.
The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversity: Prime Minister @narendramodi Read here: https://t.co/V1nuhNzYny https://t.co/fzZgjmkOfq
हिंदू धर्मगुरु ने क्या कह दिया करबला में इमाम हुसैन के बारे में... पूरा वीडियो : https://t.co/AT5QVG0SfE #Muharram2025 | #ImamHussein | @aliabbasndtv https://t.co/jPPp4z50dO
PM Narendra Modi tweets, "The sacrifices made by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) emphasise his commitment to righteousness. He inspires people to uphold truth in the face of adversity" https://t.co/UMTLQJchbJ