The month of Muharram Al Haram marks the beginning of the Islamic Hijri calendar, which holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims worldwide, including Shia and Sunni. Muharram is associated with mourning and remembrance. The sorrow observed during this sacred time is in honour of the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A.), the beloved grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The tragic Battle of Karbala occurred in this month, which resulted in the sorrowful martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain and many of his family members and loyal companions. Across the globe, Muslims observe Muharram with profound grief, reverence, and respect.
Many Pakistani celebrities belong to the Shia Sect. Actors like Imran Abbas Naqvi, Natasha Ali, Naveed Raza, Mohsin Abbas Haider, Madiha Rizvi, Resham, Yumna Zaidi, Sadia Imam and many more belong to Shia families. These actors observe Muharram with respect and also take part in various activities. Here is the list of actors who are active on social media regarding Muharram this year.
Imran Abbas Naqvi
Imran Abbas Naqvi is a Pakistani Shia celebrity who dutifully observes Muharram with profound respect. He posts pictures and videos from Karbala and has also shared a beautiful recitation on his official Instagram account, offering his followers a glimpse into the solemnity and spiritual significance of the occasion.
Mohsin Abbas Haider
Mohsin Abbas Haider is another celebrity who belongs to the Shia sect. He loves reciting Nohas and Marsiyas. This Muharram, he spent most of his time reciting Nohas and Marsiyas on his social media. He also visited his friend’s Niaz and also took part in the Muharram juloos. Here are a few of his videos:
Sadia Imam
Sadia Imam is a devout Pakistani Shia celebrity who visits Iraq every year. She visited Karbala last month, where she took part in religious activities. Sadia Imam has also been arranging Majaalis at her house this Muharram. Her daughter Meerab also actively participates in Majaalis. She recited beautiful kalams:
Naveed Raza
Naveed Raza also belongs to Ahl e Tashie sect and he observes Muharram with respect. He also arranges sabeels outside his house on 9th and 10th of Muharram. This year again, the actor is busy in the rituals of Muharram ul Haram. He has been posting stories on his Instagram:
Natasha Ali
Natasha Ali spends Muharram Al Haram in Iraq, and this year again, she is spending her Muharram days in Karbala, Iraq. She has been posting different stories from Iraq. Here are her stories:
Resham
Resham is another famous celebrity who observes Muharram with respect. Every year, she cooks food at her home for the Nayyaz of Muharram Ul Haram. Here are the stories:
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@reshamreal #therealtesham #pakistanicelebs #foryoupageofficiall #langar #Resham #foryou #viraltiktok โฌ original sound – โค๏ธโ?โ ๐ผแดนAแดนแA๏ผจ๐๐๐ฅ
Alizeh Sultan also belongs to the Ahl E Tasheeh family and she has been posting Muharram related pictures on her Instagram:
Yumna Zaidi
Yumna Zaidi is another Pakistani celebrity who belongs to the Ahl e Tashi sect, and she has been spending this year’s Muharram silently. Yumna Zaidi doesn’t post anything during the first ten days of Muharram in respect. However, a few of her throwback pictures from Karbala are floating on social media.
Zubab Rana
Zubab Rana also belongs to the Shia sect. She often visits Iraq and shares pictures from holy sites. This year, Zubab Rana is spending Muharram in Lahore, where she has been distributing Niaz and participating in various religious activities.
Madiha Rizvi
Madiha Rizvi is a Shia celebrity who loves to post beautiful messages related to Muharram:
Hina Rizvi
Pakistani actress Hina Rizvi also belongs to Ahl e Tashie sect. She has also shared a story from a Majlis :
Shafaat Syed
Host Shafaat Syed also belongs to Shia sect. He has been sharing the messages of Muharram on his official Instagram account:
