LAHORE – Mourning processions are being held in various cities of Pakistan to mark the 9th of Muharram today (Friday) with due solemnity and sanctity amid strict security measures.
Muslims mourn the martyrdom of Imam Husayn Ibn Ali, the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), in the first 10 days of Muharram, with some choosing to fast on Ashura – the tenth of Muharram.
In Karachi, the main procession will start from Nishtar Park and conclude at Hussainia Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar after passing through traditional route that covers Empress Market and Tibet Centre.
In Lahore, the main mourning procession will be taken out from Pando Street, Islampura, and will culminate at its starting point in the evening.
The main procession in Islamabad will begin from Markazi Imambargah Asna Ashri in Sector G-6/2 and end at the same place after passing through its traditional route.
In Peshawar, the main procession will start at 10am from Imam Bargah Hussainia Hall, while Quetta’s mourning procession will emerge from Mekangi Road.
Authorities have made stringent security measures for the safety of mourning processions and Majalis across the country, while mobile phone service will remain suspended in various cities.
In Islamabad, over 1600 personnel will perform duty for security of main procession whereas in Lahore around 17000 security personnel have been deployed.
Meanwhile, Yaum-e-Ashur, the tenth of Moharram-ul-Haram, will be observed tomorrow across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain.
8th Muharram’s procession begins in Karachi’s Nishtar Park amid tight security
