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A Muslim man participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Shiite Muslims take part in a self-flagellation ritual during a religious procession of the Ashura mourning period in New Delhi on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in a Muharram procession in Kolkata on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Shiite Muslims women are watching a self-flagellation ritual during a religious procession of the Ashura mourning period in New Delhi on December 17, 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in a Muharram procession in Kolkata on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in a Muharram procession in Kolkata on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

Shiite Muslims take part in a self-flagellation ritual during a religious procession of the Ashura mourning period in New Delhi on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Muslim man participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Friday, 17 December 2010. The religious festival of Ashura, which includes a ten-day mourning period starting on the first day of Muharram on the Islamic calendar, commemorates the seventh-century slaying of Prophet Mohammed"s grandson Imam Hussein in Karbala.

A Kashmiri Shiite Muslim Child flagellates himself with knives tied to a chain during Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

A Kashmiri Shiite Muslim man flagellates himself with knives tied to a chain during Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

Women beat their chests as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

A Kashmiri Shiite Muslim Child flagellates himself with knives tied to a chain during Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

Members of the Shiite Muslim community take part in a Muharram procession at Raniwari in downtown Srinagar on Tuesday. 14 December 2010.

Women beat their chests as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

Women beat their chests as they watch a Muharram procession in Srinagar on Tuesday, 14 December 2010. Muslims all over the world mourn the slaying of Imam Hussein, grandson of Prophet Mohammad, during the first ten days of the Islamic month of Muharram. Imam Hussein was killed by his political rivals along with 72 companions in the 7th century battle of Kerbala.

Ali Sena activists shout slogans during a protest to mark the 18th anniversary of the Babri Masjid mosque demolition, demanding punishment of the culprits in Babri Masjid Demolition in New Delhi on Monday, 06 December 2010.

Muslims activists holds placard during a protest to mark the 18th anniversary of the Babri Masjid mosque demolition, demanding punishment of the culprits in Babri Masjid Demolition in New Delhi on Monday, 06 December 2010.

Muslims activists holds placard during a protest to mark the 18th anniversary of the Babri Masjid mosque demolition, demanding punishment of the culprits in Babri Masjid Demolition in New Delhi on Monday, 06 December 2010.

Muslims offer prayer on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr to mark the end of holy month of Ramzan at Mosque of Taj Mahal in Agra on Saturday, 11 September 2010. After Namaz the Muslim community comes out.

Muslims offer prayer on the eve of Eid-ul-Fitr to mark the end of holy month of Ramzan at Mosque of Taj Mahal in Agra on Saturday, 11 September 2010. After Namaz the Muslim community comes out.

People praying at Kashmir’s biggest mosque at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on the eve of last Friday of the holy month of Ramdhan in Srinagar on Friday, 03 September 2010. Separatists had called for a normal and government too had lifted restrictions paving way for a normal day abuzz with activities.

Muslims offer namaz "Jumat-ul-Vida" on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan at Dargah in Hazratbal in Srinagar on Friday, 03 September 2010.

Women praying at Kashmir’s biggest mosque at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on the eve of last Friday of the holy month of Ramdhan in Srinagar on Friday, 03 September 2010. Separatists had called for a normal and government too had lifted restrictions paving way for a normal day abuzz with activities.

People praying at Kashmir’s biggest mosque at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on the eve of last Friday of the holy month of Ramdhan in Srinagar on Friday, 03 September 2010. Separatists had called for a normal and government too had lifted restrictions paving way for a normal day abuzz with activities.

Muslims offer namaz "Jumat-ul-Vida" on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan at Dargah in Hazratbal in Srinagar on Friday, 03 September 2010.

People praying at Kashmir’s biggest mosque at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on the eve of last Friday of the holy month of Ramdhan in Srinagar on Friday, 03 September 2010. Separatists had called for a normal and government too had lifted restrictions paving way for a normal day abuzz with activities.

A women praying at Kashmir’s biggest mosque at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on the eve of last Friday of the holy month of Ramdhan Friday, 03 September 2010. Separatists had called for a normal and government too had lifted restrictions paving way for a normal day abuzz with activities.

Muslims offer namaz "Jumat-ul-Vida" on the last Friday of the holy month of Ramzan at Dargah in Hazratbal in Srinagar on Friday, 03 September 2010.

Muslims offering prayers on the occassion of the holy month of Ramzan in Srinagar on Monday,16 August 2010.

Muslims offer prayer on roads on the first day of Holy Month of Ramzan festival in Srinagar on Thursday,12 August 2010. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims purchase vegetables from a street vendor for the Ramzan festival in Srinagar on Thursday,12 August 2010. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims purchase "Khajoor" (dates) and fruits from a street vendor for the Ramzan festival in Srinagar on Thursday,12 August 2010. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims purchase "Khajoor" (dates) and fruits from a street vendor for the Ramzan festival in Srinagar on Thursday,12 August 2010. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Muslims offer prayer on roads on the first day of Holy Month of Ramzan festival in Srinagar on Thursday,12 August 2010. Ramzan (also written Ramazan, Ramadan, Ramadhan, Ramdan, Ramadaan) is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar. It is the Islamic month of fasting, in which participating Muslims refrain from eating, drinking, smoking, and indulging in anything that is in excess or ill-natured; from dawn until dusk, Fasting is meant to teach the Muslim patience, modesty and spirituality. Ramzan is a time to fast for the sake of Allah, and to offer more prayer than usual.

Kashmiri Muslim offer prayers as the head priest of the Hazratbal Shrine displays the holy relic believed to be a hair from the beard of the Prophet Mohammed on the occasion of "Shab-e-Meraj" (Night of Meraj) at the Hazratbal Shrine in Srinagar on Saturday, 10 July 2010. Devotees thronged to the Hazratbal during Mehraj-u-Alam, believed to mark the ascension of Prophet Mohammed to Heaven.

Mirwaiz Umer Farooq, Chairman of the Moderate Hurriyat Conference addresses a congregation after Friday prayers at Jamia Masjid in Srinagar on Friday, 25 June 2010.

Raza Academy members arrested during a protest against Israel President Shimon Peres for the attack on a flotilla of ships bound for Gaza in Mumbai on Wednesday, 09 June 2010.