Ashura being observed with due solemnity

Youm-e-Ashur is being observed today across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) and his devoted companions in Karbala.

The mourning processions are being taken out in all the cities and towns of the country as Muslims are performing mourning rituals to mark the Ashura.

Strict security measures have been ensured by the local management of different cities and some road closures were also in place to avoid any untoward incident.

Taziya, Alam and Zuljanah processions have been taken out in all the major cities and towns across the country.

In Lahore, the main Zuljanah procession emerged from Nisar Haveli inside Mochi Gate. Thousands of Azadars participated in the Zuljanah procession, which after passing through its traditional route, will culminate at Karbala Gamay Shah in the evening where Majlis-e-Sham-e-Ghariban will be held to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS) in which noted ‘Zakerin’ will highlight the importance of the sacrifice of grandson of Prophet (PBUH) and his companions.

Nearly one hundred twenty one small and big processions will be taken out in Peshawar and other cities of the province and FATA.

In Mirpur, main Zuljinnah and Tazia processions will be taken out from central Imambargah Sa’adat Colony.

Processions will also be taken out in Karachi, Hyderabad, Islamabad, Multan, Quetta, Faisalabad, Jhelum, Gujranwala, Sukkur and other major cities across the country.

Meanwhile, tight security arrangements have been made to meet any untoward incident while pillion riding is also banned in some cities whereas mobile services would also remain closed for security reasons.

The aerial monitoring of the processions is also carried out while different control rooms have been set up for the effective surveillance of the rallies.

 

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