Ashura being observed with religious solemnity across Pakistan

KARACHI: The 10th of Muharram, Ashura, is being observed across the country today with due solemnity and sanctity to pay homage to the sacrifices of Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his companions in Karbala. 

Authorities have beefed up security to ward off terror fears including extra measures like suspending mobile phone service on and around the route of the main procession and sensitive areas, ban on pillion riding and monitoring through CCTV. Faithful in Lahore are fully prepared to keep up the traditional religious devotion on Ashura in line with the solemnity and zeal associated with the occasion.

Mourning activities reached their peak yesterday as various Zuljinnah, Alam, and Tazia procession were taken out from different parts of the provincial metropolis. 

The procession will move through its route and pass from Mohallah Chehel Bibian, Imambargah Syed Wajid Ali Shah, Lakkar Mandi, Imambargah Mehdi Shah, Mobarak Haveli, Chowk Nawab Sahab, Kucha Qazi Khan, Imambargah Molvi Feroze Ali, Kucha Miskinan, Mohallah Pir Gilanian, Imambargah Rajab Ali Shah, Chohata Mufti Baqar, Chowk Purani Kotwali, Kashmiri Bazar, Sunehri Masjid, Dabbi Bazar, Suha Bazar, Gumti Bazar, Said Mitha Bazar, Tehsil Bazar, Bazar Hakiman, Unchi Masjid and Bhaati Chowk.