Amid all the awareness surrounding Muharram during the lunar Islamic month, there is a lot of speculation as to who is a Shia Muslim or not. Especially, which celebrities are Shia Muslims.
In the month of Muharram, it becomes easier to tell which celebrities are from that sect as they respect the occasion and post messages on social media.
Then there are celebrities attending Muharram processions. As pictures are posted of them at religious gatherings it is easy to identify their sect. However, all their messages of peace and love, should make tolerance better.
Especially when they are spreading the message of Muharram to a wider audience.
Here is a list of the most well-known Pakistani Shia Muslim celebrities.
Mohsin Abbas Haider
Madiha Rizvi
Zubab Rana
Resham
Yumna Zaidi
Sadia Imam
Humaima Malick
Aagha Ali
Natasha Ali
Feroze Khan
Ali Haider
Sajjad Ali
Meesha Shafi
Naveed Raza
Shan Shahid
Imran Abbas Naqvi
Juggan Kazim
Waseem Abbas
Dua Malik
Hadiqa Kiani
Annie Jaffri
Sheheryar Zaidi
Shamoon Abbasi
Momina Mustehsan
Zubi Majeed
Saba Hameed
Meera
Shehzad Roye
Khushboo
Arbaz Khan
Are you surprised about some of the Pakistani celebs on the list being Shia Muslims? While most forget about Muharram after the holiday of 9-10 Muharram, the entire month is that of religious observation.
These celebs highlight how this is a month of mourning and remembrance. Many Shia celebrities have openly shown their love and respect for the sacred month of Muharram.