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KARACHI: Youm-e-Ashur is being observed today (Tuesday) across the country with religious veneration and somberness to commemorate the supreme sacrifice rendered by Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his companions in Karbala.
Muharram is the month of mourning for the seventh-century martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA), the grandson of the last Prophet Hazrat Muhammad (SAW).
Mourning processions are being taken out in all cities and towns of the country.
Ulema and Zakireen are highlighting the righteous teachings of Hazrat Imam Hussain (Razi Allah ho Ta’ala Anho) and various aspects of Karbala tragedy.
Strict security measures have been ensured by the local management of different cities and some road closures were also in place to avoid any untoward incident.
Law enforcers, including police, Rangers, FC and others have been deployed along the procession routes. The azadars (mourners) would pay glowing tributes to sacrifices offered by Hussain (RA) and his companions for the supremacy of Islam.
The main procession of Youm-e-Ashur in Karachi will be taken out from Nishtar Park after Majalis in the morning which will conclude after passing through the traditional route at Imam Bargah-e-Hussainan Iranian at Maghrib.
Strict security arrangements have been put up along the route of the procession to avoid any untoward situation.
The main procession will be monitored by CCTV.
Pakistan Rangers Sindh, Police and other law enforcement agencies personnel have been deployed on the route to provide security, while the roads and streets have been sealed in the procession route.
Cellular services have also been partially suspended and Pillion riding has also been banned in the city.