According to the police, the national flag was tempered during a Muharram procession in Jharkhand's Palamu district. 18 people have been booked after a video of the incident went viral on social media.
Saudi Arabia has announced the first day of Muharram, marking the start of the Islamic New Year. Muharram holds significant importance for Muslims globally and is observed differently by Sunni and Shia Muslims.
Muharram 2021: WhatsApp messages, Facebook quotes to send to your loved ones on day of Ashura - Muharram, which marks the beginning of the Islamic calendar, is considered the second most pious month after Ramadan.