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A Muslim man participates in a Muharram procession in Kolkata on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Shia Muslims carry Tazias during a Muharram procession in Guwahati on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslim people participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession in New Delhi on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslim people participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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 boy participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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 boy participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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 boy participates in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslims perform ritual self-flagellation during Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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 Monday, 28 December 2009. 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 man sprays water during Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslim boys participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslims participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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 Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslim boys participate in Muharram procession at Bhendi Bazaar in Mumbai on Monday, 28 December 2009. 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.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims children greet each other on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Machkhowa Eidgah in Guwahati on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A Muslim child looks at others as they are offering prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Nakhoda mosque in Kolkata on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Red Road in Kolkata on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim children greet each other on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Machkhowa Eidgah in Guwahati on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at a mosque in the ruins of the Ferozshah Kotla Fort in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A Muslim child looks at others as they are offering prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A policeman keeps vigil as Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival in Mumbai on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A Muslim child offers prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslims offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Jama Masjid mosque in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

A Muslim man greets a child on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Red Road in Kolkata on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at a mosque in the ruins of the Ferozshah Kotla Fort in New Delhi on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.

Muslim offer prayer on the occasion of ‘Bakri Eid’ or ‘Eid-al-Adha’ festival at Nakhoda mosque in Kolkata on Saturday, 28 November 2009. Muslims all over India and outside India celebrate Bakri Eid from the tenth to the twelfth day in the Islamic month of Dhul Hijjah.