Youm-e-Ashur processions underway across Pakistan amid tight security

The mourning processions in connection with the Youm-e-Ashur are being taken out across the country to pay homage to Hazrat Imam Hussain (A.S) and his devoted companions for their sacrifice in Karbala.

Mobile phone and internet services have been suspended in all major cities. Pakistan Army and Civil Armed Forces have been posted to thwart any untoward incident and maintain the law and order situation.

The day is a reminder of the unwavering resilience of Imam Hussain (A.S), the beloved grandson of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), his family, and devoted companions, who valiantly defended Islam in the face of opposition and cruelty.

Karachi

The mourning procession in the city started from Nishtar Park. Men, women, children and the elderly are participating the procession.

Allama Shehanshah Hussain Naqvi addressed the majlis ahead of the procession. Mourners are permitted to enter the designated procession areas after a thorough check. The mourners will also donate blood and several blood donation camps have also been set up on the route.

Lahore

The main mourning procession started at around 8am from Nisar Haveli. The procession will go through its traditional routes. Volunteers have set up stalls for food and water (niaz and sabeel).

All the roads coming towards Mochi Darwaza have been closed by placing containers and barbed wires. At the main gate, a security checkpost has been established, where people are allowed to enter after being checked thoroughly.

Peshawar

Around 12 processions are being held in Peshawar today with the first one starting from Imam Bargah Syed Ali Shah Rizvi at 11am.

Around 14,000 police personnel have been deployed while bomb disposal unit personnel are present to clear the passageways of the procession.

All the procession routes have been blocked while mobile phone services are suspended. The mourning processions are being monitored through CCTV cameras.

Multan

The main procession started from Imam Bargah Hira Haideri in the early hours of the day.

After reaching Chowk Ghala Godam, the procession will then go through its usual route, crossing Lakkar Mandi Chowk, Ghanta Ghar, Water Works Road, and other areas.

The procession will terminate at Namaz-e-Maghrib at Dargah Shah Shams Tabrez.

Several small processions will also join the main procession. Overall, 116 processions and 130 majalis will be held in Multan, for which more than 6,000 security personnel — apart from volunteers — have been deployed.

CCTV cameras are monitoring the prominent processions. CPO Multan Sadiq Ali Dogar told media that to enter the procession, mourners will be allowed after a three-layered security check.