ISLAMABAD: Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Muharram-ul-Haram, is being observed today across Pakistan with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho and his devoted companions in Karbala.
In this connection, mourning processions will be taken out in all cities and towns of the country. Ulema and Zakireen will highlight the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and various aspects of the Karbla tragedy.
Meanwhile, the Muharram 9 mourning processions concluded peacefully across Pakistan on Tuesday night amid fool-proof security.
In connection with the 9th Muharram, Taazia and Zuljanah processions were taken out in different parts of the country.
In the Federal Capital Islamabad, the main procession of Taazia and Zuljinah was taken out from Markazi Imambargah G-6/2 which after passing through its traditional route culminated at the same place.
In Karachi, the main procession was taken out from Nishtar Park. The procession, after following its traditional route through Old Numasih, Saddar, Empress Market, Regal Chowk, M.A Jinnah Road and Bolton Market, culminated at Hussainia Iranian Imambargah in the evening.
In Peshawar, the main procession of the 9th Muharram was taken out from Imambargah Hussainia Hall, Saddar Road Peshawar this morning. Several other processions were taken out from different Imambargahs which joined the main procession.
The main procession of the 9th of Muharram in Lahore started from Pandu Street, Islampura and proceeded to Khaima-e-Sadaat in which mourners paid their respects to the martyrs of Karbala. The procession culminated at Pando Street.
In Gilgit, the main procession took off from Imambargah Qasr Akbar Dakpura. The procession of Alam and Zul-Janah passed through Amir Jahandar Shah Punyal Road and culminated at the main Jamia Imamia Mosque Gilgit.
Similar processions were also taken out in Kohat, Hangu, Dera Ismail Khan and Kurram districts.
Ulema and Zakireen are highlighting the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A.) and various aspects of the Karbla tragedy.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions.
