In pictures: Ashura observed across Pakistan
Processions honouring the sacrifices made by the martyrs of Karbala are being carried out across the
(Web Desk) – With Ashura being observed with religious fervour across Pakistan, processions honouring Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions – the martyrs of Karbala are being carried out in all cities.
Reciting ‘Nohas’ and practicing ‘Zanjeer Zani’ to mourn the sacrifices, the participants of the mourning rallies are paying tributes to those who laid down their lives in the battle of Karbala.
Members of Shia community mourn during a Muharram-ul-Haram procession at Mori Gate, Lahore. Photo: OINN
Participants mourn during a Muharram procession taken out from Jamia Al Murtaza G-9/4 in Islamabad. Photo: OINN
A member of Shia community carrying a young boy walks on a burning coal track during a procession of Muharram-ul-Haram. Photo: OINN
A security personnel stands alert on top of a container placed at Empress Market to block the road during a procession of Muharram-ul-Haram in Karachi. Photo: OINN
Members of Shia community participate in a procession of Muharram-ul-Haram in Attock. Photo: OINN
Shops in Saddar, Karachi have been sealed for security reasons to avoid any untoward situation during the procession. Photo: OINN
Contingents of police commandos have been deployed at Nishter Park to cope with any untoward situation during the procession of Ashura. Photo: OINN
Contingents of rangers’ scouts escorting a procession held from Nishter Park passing through M. A. Jinnah Road. Photo: OINN
A procession of Muharram in Rawalpindi. Photo: OINN
A woman touches the Zuljinah during a Muharram-ul-Haram procession at Mori Gate, Lahore. Photo: OINN
