Unity in Tradition: Dumri's Decades-Old Muharram Celebrations

In Hazaribagh's Dumri village, the tradition of observing Muharram has been upheld for decades by the Sao family, despite there being no Muslim families in the area. Started in 1950, the practice sees Hindus and Muslims collaborating to commemorate the event. This year's procession was celebrated peacefully.

In the heart of Hazaribagh's Dumri village, a unique tradition of observing Muharram has been upheld for decades, led by the Sao family. Despite the absence of Muslim families in the area, the practice continues to thrive.

Sanju Sao, a family member, recounts that the tradition began in 1950 with their forefather marking the day with Tazia. The communal harmony was fostered with the help of a Moulana from Chay Masjid who initiated a Muharram procession three years post-Independence. The village, undeterred by occasional Hindu-Muslim tensions elsewhere, has maintained this practice ever since.

This year, the community came together once again as the Sao family carried the Tazia through village roads. The event, which was conducted peacefully and lauded by both communities, was witnessed by Devendra Kumar Singh, Officer-in-Charge of Chouparan Police Station.

(With inputs from agencies.)