Ashura processions sweep across Pakistan

Mourning processions are being held across Pakistan on Youm-e-Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam

Mourning processions are being held across Pakistan on Youm-e-Ashura to commemorate the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and his 72 loyal companions, who were martyred by the forces of Yazid in Karbala.

Across the country, processions carrying replicas of the sacred standards, coffins and Zuljanah are being taken out as thousands of mourners pay tribute to the sacrifices made in Karbala.

In Lahore, the main Ashura procession began from Nisar Haveli inside Mochi Gate and is proceeding towards Karbala Gamay Shah. Thousands of mourners, including men, women and children, are participating in the procession, while elegies and religious recitations continue along the route.

In Karachi, the central procession will emerge from Nishtar Park following a Majlis-e-Aza held in the morning. Large numbers of mourners are expected to participate in the procession under strict security arrangements.

Ashura processions are also being held in Multan, Peshawar, Quetta, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Gilgit, Skardu, Muzaffarabad and several other cities across the country.

To commemorate the suffering endured by Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions, who faced three days of hunger and thirst in Karbala before their martyrdom, arrangements for Niaz and Sabeels have been made at various locations to provide food and drinking water to mourners and the public.

The day is being observed with religious devotion, mourning gatherings and prayers, as people remember the sacrifices made in Karbala and renew their commitment to the values of truth, justice and perseverance.