Taragadh Ajmer, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

These are the replicas of the 72 Martyrs of Karbala .. of Imam Hussains army.

Taragadh Ajmer, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

The most significant Shia influence close to Ajmer Sharif is the fortress of Taragadh, Moharam is celebrated here ,Maulanas from all over India come here and recite Majlis.

Let There Be Light, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

sectarian violence
sectarian strife
musims killing muslims
islamic plight
shias sunnis
instead of being united
for sake of dogma
just love to fight
day and night
like a blind man
battling without eyesight
this rarmzan idd
let there be light
peace hope harmony
mutual coexistence
instead of [...]

More Faithful Than Man - Zuljana, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Remembering Ali Asghrar-Amin Imambada, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Ashura 2003 Amin Imambada, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Cradle of Ali Asghar Amin Imambada Mumbai, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

The Cradle of Ali Asghar, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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IN THE house of the Holy Prophet (pbuh&hf), which presented the best image of both the worlds - the heaven and the earth - a child who benefited humanity as if he was Divine Impression reflecting the earth, was born on the 3rd night of [...]

Moharam in Mumbai 2003-Amin Imambada, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

"Allah Humma Laan Qatalatal Husain", originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

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“When nobody except a group of three members of his family was left with al-Husayn, he moved against the people (the soldiers), while the three (moved with) him until (all) three were killed. Al-Husayn was left alone. Despite being weighed down by wounds in his [...]

Moharam in Mumbai 2003, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

I shot a lot of film,Moharam photography added an elixir to my soul.
I could shoot and shoot and shoot..I shot as though there was no tomorrow..
I am impulsive and sensitive too, much of what I shot in those days I am actually seeing it today after [...]

Ashura at Amin Imambada Mumbai 2003, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Ashura in Mumbai is a very sad moment for the Shia community..its the 10 day of the Martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain the beloved grandson of the Holy Prophet.
In Mumbai the Irani Shias stage a passion play at Amin Imambada, a traditional fare that [...]

The Shia Madarsa of Lucknow, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

Behind Nakhas a cacophonic noisy street of Lucknow, in one of the sleep bylanes lies the famous Shia Madarsa, a seminary for grooming Shia lads into Maulanas.
I shot this series a few years back on negatives , now after scanning them I bring them to [...]

Maulana Agha Roohi at Afzal Mahal, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.

I shot this pictures a few years back, at the panjum, 5 th day majlis in memory of Mansoor Bhai the owner of Afzal Mahal Nakhas Lucknow.
This was during Athvi when I had come to Lucknow to shoot the Chup Tazaia.
Mansoor Bhais wife is [...]

Zuljana at Mehmoodabad, originally uploaded by firoze shakir photographerno1.