KARACHI/LAHORE: Youm-e-Ashur, the tenth of Moharram-ul-Haram, is being observed today (Wednesday) across the country with due solemnity to pay homage to the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions in Karbala.
In this connection, mourning processions are being taken out in all cities and towns of the country.
Ulema and Zakireen are highlighting the bright and candid teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho) and various aspects of Karbla tragedy.
Elaborate security arrangements have been made to avoid any untoward incident during the mourning processions.
In Karachi, the main Ashura procession in the city was taken out from Nishtar Park and concluded at Hussainian Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar.
Similarly in Lahore, the main procession in the city was emerged from Nisar Haveli and concluded at Karbala Gamay Shah in the evening. Sabeels of water, milk and tea have been set up along the route of the procession in remembrance of the famine-like situation faced by Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) and his companions.
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Mobile phone and internet services have been suspended in all cities with Pakistan Army troops and Civil Armed Forces (CAF) deployed to prevent any untoward incident and maintain the law and order situation.
