Commemoration of Karbala is the resuscitation of vow to fight against tyranny and Injustice

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Commemoration of Karbala is the resuscitation of vow to fight against tyranny and Injustice

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(WebDesk) - In remembrance of Hazrat Imam Hussain A.S and his companions martyred in the barred desert of Karbala – A series of mourning processions of Alam, Zuljanah, Taziye and Majalis-s-Aza continue with religious reverence across the country.

Rounds of Nazr Niaz, Ziarat and a cycle of paying tribute to Hazrat Imam Hussain A.S in mourning congregations are continued across the length and breadth of the country, in the Muslim World and wherever the Muslims resides in numbers.

The commemoration of Karbala is the mark of the anniversary of the Battle of Karbala, when Imam Hussain ibn Ali, the grandson of Muhammad (PBUH), was martyred by the forces of the Umayyad caliph. He was martyred in the desolate along with his loyalists, children and all the men of his family except his unwell son Hazrat Imam Zain ul Abedin A.S. The cruel army of the ruler Yazeed on the orders of his master arrested the women and children accompanying with him and subjected them to humiliation, dishonor and tyranny.

The commemoration of martyrs of Karbala is a continuous battle and a revival of the pledge to fight against the oppressor, tyrant, unjust, despot and tormentor.

Mourning observances include the mourning Procession, mourning congregations called Majalis-e Aza and observaing fast called Faqa, which have been exclusively used in connection with the remembrance rituals for the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions on the 10th day of Muharram called Ashura.

Thousands of Hundreds of followers of Islam and devotees of Holy Prophet (PBUH) to pay homage to the martyrdom of his grandson Hazrat Imam Hussain and his zealous companion for the uphold of Justice, Truth, Humanity and Islam - are observing mourning in Muharram and participating in the condoling gatherings and mourning congregations amid tight security.

QUETTA: A security personnel stands alert on the building of Imambargah Nasir-ul-Uza at Mekangi Road to cope with any untoward situation during the procession of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram.

HYDERABAD: Shia Muslims participate in a procession of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram in Latifabad.

HYDERABAD: Shia Muslims are touching the tazia during a procession of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram in Latifabad.

RAWALPINDI: A man is displaying small alams at his shop to sell during Muharram-ul-Haram.

LAHORE: Shia Muslims carry a huge tazia during the procession of 9th muharram-ul-Haram in Krishan Nagar. 

LAHORE: Volunteers are distributing water bottles among mourners during the procession of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram in Krishan Nagar.

LAHORE: Shia Muslims mourn during the procession of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram in Azakhana Pando Street, Krishan Nagar.

LAHORE: A woman offers water to her son being distributed by a volunteer during the procession of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram.

LAHORE: Shia Muslims are touching the Zuljanah during procession of 9th muharram-ul-Haram in Krishan Nagar.

ATTOCK: Volunteers are distributing milk and water among mourners at Sabeel during the procession of 9th Muharram.

ATTOCK: Shia Muslims mourn during the procession of 9th Muharram-ul-Haram in Sheen Bagh Village.

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By Mehreen Fatima