KARACHI: The Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his devoted companions is being observed on Thursday (today) with religious reverence to honour their supreme sacrifices for the cause of Islam.
Mourning processions are being taken out in various cities and towns across the country to pay homage to the martyrs of Karbala.
All arrangements have been completed for the security of the procession as all passages around the routes have been protected by placing containers.
The main mourning procession in Karachi will be taken out from Nishtar Park and conclude at Hussainia Iranian Imambargah in Kharadar after passing through the traditional route.
Additional contingents of police and Rangers personnel have been deployed at Numaish and its adjoining areas.
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The Sindh caretaker government has declared a public holiday on September 7 on account of the Chehlum of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA). All public and private schools will remain closed on the occasion.
In Lahore, the main procession of the Chehlum of Karbala martyrs will start from Haveli Alif Shah and end at Karbala Gamay Shah through the designated routes.
The Chehlum observance takes place 40 days after the Day of Ashura and commemorates the martyrdom of Hazrat Imam Hussain (RA) and his 72 companions by forces of Yazid in the Battle of Karbala in 61 A.H.
