Summary Muharram processions are being taken across the country amid tight security.
LAHORE (Web Desk) - Ashura or the 10th day of the month of Muharram in the Islamic calendar is being observed today (Tuesday) to commemorate the Martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), the grandson of Prophet Mohammad (PBUH), and other martyrs of Karbala tragedy.
Muharram processions are being taken out in all big and small cities and towns of the country amid tight security but in peaceful environment.
Police have been deployed in all sensitive areas and all roads leading to the imambargahs have been blocked by police and anyone wants to join the mourners is strictly checked.
In Lahore, the main procession was taken out from Androon Mochi Gate Nisar Haveli last night. After passing through its traditional routes including Sunehri Masjid, Parni Wala Talab and Bhatti Chowk, it will reach its destination at Karbala Gamay Shah this evening, where Sham-e-Ghariban will be held.
In Karachi, the main procession has been taken out from Nishtar Park. It will passing through traditional routes including MA Jinnah Road, Empress Market, Regal Chowk and Tibat Centre. The procession will conclude at Imambargah Hussainia Iranian in the evening today.
In Rawalpindi, the main procession started from Imambargah Col. Maqbool Hussain. After passing through Trunk Bazaar, Fawara Chowk, Raja Bazaar, Purana Qila and Jamia Masjid Road, it will culminate conclude Imambargah Qadeemi.
In Peshawar, the main procession was taken out from Imambargah Hussaini Alamdaar Roadand it will conclude at Punjabi Imambargah.
In Quetta, the main procession has been taken out from Alamdaar Road. After passing through its traditional routs it will stop at the same point by evening today.
The Day of Ashura which was regarded as the "Day of struggle by right forces against wrong" is commemorated as a day of mourning for the death of Hazrat Imam Husain (R.A).
Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A), along with 72 of his companions including friends and family members, were martyred at the hand of Yazid’s troops at the battle of Karbala in Iraq in 61 AH (680 AD) after Hazrat Imam Hussain (R.A) rejected to make allegiance for Yazid despotic rule.
