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  • Muharram Festival Kerala

    Muharram is the opening month of the Hijra year. The 10th day of this month (May) is honoured by the Muslims of Kerala. As per belief, it was on this day that the Imam Hussain, the grandson of Prophet Mohammed, and his men were slain at Karbala.

    It is to bemoan the martyrdom of the Imam that the Muslims observe Muharram. Fasting is an important ritual of this day.

    General Information

    Location
    Kerala.

    Religious Practices
    This is the day Martyrdom Of Hussain, the grandson of Prphet Muhammad.

    Timings
    May

    Suggested Kerala Historical Forts
    St Angelo Fort Kerala
     

    St. Angelo Fort, the sea front fort was constructed in 1505 AD by the first Portuguese Viceroy Don Francisco De Almeda with the consent of the ruling Kolathiri Raja.After changing hands from the Portuguese to the Dutch and then to the English,

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    Kerala Pallippuram Fort
     

    Situated on the northern fringe of the Vypeen Island, Pallippuram Fort was built in 1507 AD, by the Portugese.It is considered to be the first fort built in India by the Europeans.It witnessed several battles between the Portugese and the Dutch.

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    Kerala Beaches
    Kappad Beach Kerala  
     

    Kappad, the historic beach. It is the beach where Vasco da Gama landed on the 27th of May, 1498 with 170 men in three vessels, thus discovering a sea route to India.

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    Payyambalam Beach Kerala  
     

    The Payyambalam beach located near the Kannur town is one of the beautiful beaches in the state of Kerala.

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    Alappuzha Beach Kerala  
     

    Alappuzha beach is one of the most popular spots in the district of Alappuzha. The pier, which extends into the sea here, is around 140 years old.

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