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Religion
Women in Burqa Showcase Swordsmanship at Bhopal Milad-un-Nabi Parade
✍️ Amar Ujala · Madhya Pradesh
🗓 26 Aug 2026, 07:47 PM
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A large crowd gathered in Bhopal on Tuesday as a Milad-un-Nabi procession from Mangala Vihar and Ashoka Garden featured women in burqas performing traditional sword‑play.
On Tuesday, Bhopal witnessed a vibrant Milad-un-Nabi procession that started from Mangala Vihar and Ashoka Garden. The march attracted a sizable crowd, with participants and onlookers moving through several routes that linked the old and new parts of the city, causing temporary traffic diversions.
A distinctive feature of the parade was a group of women dressed in traditional burqas who performed sword‑play, a cultural act associated with the celebration. Their coordinated movements and skillful handling of the blades drew applause from the spectators.
Authorities coordinated traffic management to ensure smooth flow on the affected streets, while local residents reported a festive atmosphere throughout the day.
A distinctive feature of the parade was a group of women dressed in traditional burqas who performed sword‑play, a cultural act associated with the celebration. Their coordinated movements and skillful handling of the blades drew applause from the spectators.
Authorities coordinated traffic management to ensure smooth flow on the affected streets, while local residents reported a festive atmosphere throughout the day.