The world still needs Imam Hussain: Maulana Mehdi

Kolkata: The first year of the Islamic calendar has begun. The month of Muharram marks the beginning of the Islamic year around the world. As soon as the month of Muharram begins, Shia Muslims start mourning in the memory of Imam Hassan and Imam Hussain. The sacrifices of Imam Hasan and Imam Hussain are remembered. Processions are taken out to pay tribute to themm and to convey the message of Imam Hussain to the world.

Today, on the second day of Muharram, a procession was taken out on behalf of Anjumane Yadgare Hussaini, led by Maulana Mohammad Hassan Mehdi and Zafar Ali.

On this occasion, Maulana Mohammad Hassan Mehdi said that the way atrocities are happening in the world today. In those circumstances the world needs Imam Hussain again.