Youm-e-Ashura being observed today
Youm-e-Ashura is being observed today (Tuesday) across the country with religious fervour.
LAHORE (Dunya News) - Youm-e-Ashur is being observed today (Tuesday) with traditional religious solemnity and fervour to commemorate the sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions at Karbala in 61AH some 14 centuries ago.
Every year, this day is observed on 10th of Muharram to commemorate the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions at Karbala to uphold the truth.
Taziya, Alam and Zuljanah processions would be taken out in all major cities and towns across the country. On the day, religious clerics and scholars would shed light over the historical, social and religious aspects of supreme sacrifice of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA).
In Lahore, the main Zuljanah procession emerged from Nisar Haveli inside Mochi Gate late on Monday night amidst strict security arrangements and began its day-long journey on its route.
Accompanied by hundreds of mourners, the Zuljanah procession which after passing through its traditional route will culminate at Karbala Gamay Shah near Data Darbar in the evening where Majlis-e-Sham-e-Ghariban will be held to commemorate the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) in which noted ‘Zakerin’ will shed light on the importance of the sacrifice of grandson of Prophet (PBUH) and his companions.
The central Zuljanah procession in Karachi will be taken out from Nishtar Park and culminate at Hussainia Iranian Imam Bargah, Kharadar after passing through M A Jinnah Road, Empress Market, Regal Chowk and Tibet Centre.
In Rawalpindi, the main procession of Ashura will be taken out from Imam Bargah Colonel Maqbool Hussain at 10:00am which after passing through its traditional route will culminate at Qadeemi Imam Bargah.
At least 11 different processions will be taken out in Peshawar while the main Zuljanah procession in Quetta will emerge from Imam Bargah Hussaini at 7:30am which will pass through its traditional route and culminate at the Punjabi Imam Bargah at the Alamdar Road after Maghrib prayer.
In Multan, the main Zuljanah procession will be taken out from Astana Lal Shah and culminate at Darbar Shah Shams in the evening.
Security has been put on high alert in all parts of country and thousands of police officials have been deployed for security of Youm-e-Ashura processions.
