Moharram, also known as Ashura falls on the 10^th day of the first month of Islamic Calendar (Hijri). One of the biggest fests of Muslim Community in Udaipur, Ashura is scheduled on 25^th November; the preparation for which is in its full swing these days, at all major Mosques and Muslim localities around city.

In Udaipur, on Moharram, Taziya processions are carried out by Sunni Muslims of town in remembrance of martyrs of Karbala. There are in all 48 Taziyas made in various Muslim colonies and Mosques, major among them include Chetak (Badi Paltan), Alipura and Dholi Bawri.

On 7^th day of Moharram, a Chhadi Procession is carried out by the community, which travels from old city areas and conclude at their respective Mosques or Colonies, while the Taziyas are completed and moved out in open for the devotees.

On 24^th Nov. Chhadi Milan is scheduled, on the day Chhadis of all the Mosques and colonies will gather at a common place for Salaami ritual.

On the 10^th Day of month, the Ashura, all Taziyas are carried out in a procession. One among the top three Taziyas, is the Taziya of Faiz-e-Hussaini Committee (Chetak), also called Badi Paltan, and is under final stages, informed Majid Khan, President of Faiz-e-Hussaini. Majid Khan also mentioned that this year the height of Taziya is kept at 32 feet.