Celebrating 250 years of Lucknow’s legacy: Many facets of city’s Muharram

Lucknow’s Muharram transcends religious boundaries, weaving Shia mourning rituals into the city’s cultural fabric. Centuries of nawabi patronage and Sufi traditions have shaped unique practices, from elaborate tazia processions to soulful marsiya recitations. This vibrant commemoration, deeply rooted in identity and belonging, continues to resonate through the Old City’s lanes.