Saturday 18 January 2014

Photo News: Thousands gather for funeral of 102-year-old Muslim spiritual leader in Mumbai, at least 18 people died and nearly 50 injured.

At least 18 people died and nearly 50 were injured in a stampede in India's financial capital of Mumbai early on Saturday as thousands of mourners gathered following the death of the 102-year-old leader of a Muslim sect.
The stampede took place outside the home of Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin, the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohra Muslim community, in Malabar Hill, a wealthy part of the city, police said.
He died on Friday and his body had been placed in his home to allow followers to pay their respects.



Stampede: Indian Bohra Muslims take part in the funeral procession of their spiritual leader Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin in Mumbai where 18 people were killed










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Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin gestures as he speaks to community members on his 99th Birthday in Mumbai

Syedna Mohammed Burhanuddin

 An Indian Muslim woman cries near the body of a victim killed in a stampede in Mumbai, India. Tens of thousands of people gathered to mourn the death of the leader 
An Indian Muslim woman cries near the body of a victim killed in a stampede in Mumbai, India. Tens of thousands of people gathered to mourn the death of the leader.
Prayer: The Dawoodi Bohra community participate in the funeral procession in Malabar Hill, a wealthy part of the city of Mumbai
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