This Ashoor Khana is constructed on a Zenana(ladies)
portion of Devdi Kamal Yar Jung on an area of several thousand square
yards. It was constructed by the Khoja Ithna Ashari Jamat during 1956-57
A.D. They have a management committee to run the affairs of the Ashoor
Khana.
Alams are raised during the first ten days of Moharum. But throughout
the year one Alam along with a Zarih (Sarcophagus) is kept installed.
At the time of Majalis or Jashan the Ashoor Khana is kept open to facilitate
the people to offer their obeisance.
Besides the Majlis gatherings organized by the Khoja Community other
Momineen also can arrange Majalis with the consent of the managing committee.
Bait ul Qayam has the pride of place amongst the centres for Majlis gatherings
in the City. The Khoja Jamaat arranges Majalis during the first ten days
of Moharrum, 17th to 19th of Safar during the observance of Arbaeen when
eminent speakers come from other centres to give talks.
Generally the weddings in the Khoja Community take place here. The place
is also made available to others for this purpose. This Ashoor Khana is
ideally located and thus after the Hussainia Inayat Jung, which is very
nearby, it fulfills the most important congregational needs of the Shia
Community.
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