ISLAMABAD: Ashura, the 10th of Muharram-ul-Haraam, was observed on Saturday across Pakistan with due solemnity to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and other martyrs of Karbala. The day marks the undeterred resilience of the Prophet’s (PBUH) grandson, Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), his family, and devoted companions, who all fought to uphold Islam amid opposition and cruelty.
In this connection, mourning processions were taken out in almost all the country’s big cities under strict security. Ulema also highlighted various aspects of the Karbala tragedy in their sermons.
Elaborate security arrangements were made across the country to avoid any untoward incident.
Meanwhile, mobile signals remain shut in various cities following Interior Ministry’s directions to the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority to suspend mobile phone services on the occasion. Pillion riding has also been banned in many cities.
Lahore
The main procession in the city appeared from Nisar Haveli and concluded at Karbala Gamay Shah in the evening.
Karachi
The main Aashura procession in the city was taken out from Nishtar Park and ended at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar.
Peshawar
The central procession of Ashra in Peshawar was taken out from Imam Bargah Agha Syed Ali Shah Qissa Khwani Bazaar.
Quetta
The main procession in Quetta was taken out from Imambargah Nichari Alamdar Road. The procession concluded at its destination after Maghrib prayers.
Rawalpindi
The central procession of Aashura emerged from Imambargah Col. Maqbool Hussain and concluded at Imambargah Qadeemi after passing through its designated route.
